Yamaha CT1B 175 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha CT1B 175 motorcycle specifications include a 175 cc (10.68 cu in) engine, power of 15.6 hp (11.4 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

1970Year released
175 ccDisplacement
15.6 hpPower
11.9 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
7.2 LFuel tank

How the Yamaha CT1B 175 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Engine power15.6 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 71% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 29th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement175 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 68% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 29th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity7.2 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 45% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power29th

15.6 hp — more powerful than about 29% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement29th

175 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity20th

7.2 L — larger than about 20% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 175 cc • Air cooled • 15.6 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Specific power 89.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1970
Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 175 cc (10.68 cu in)
Power 15.6 hp (11.4 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
Torque 11.9 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.8 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 66.0 x 50 mm (2.6 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Starter Kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.19 L (1.90 US gal)

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