The Yamaha DT 175 MX motorcycle specifications include a 171 cc (10.43 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 111 kg (244.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1978 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha DT 175 MX 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.
About 69% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 29th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 40% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 16th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 46% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
171 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Yamaha models.
111 kg — heavier than about 16% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 84%.
7 L — larger than about 20% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.32:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 171 cc (10.43 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 66.0 x 50 mm (2.6 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Membrane |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 2.75-21 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 111 kg (244.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 L (1.85 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 115.0 km/h (71.5 mph) |
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