The Yamaha DT 50 motorcycle specifications include a 49 cc (2.99 cu in) engine, power of 7 hp (5.1 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 98.4 kg (217 lb).
Key specifications
1990Year released
49 ccDisplacement
7 hpPower
98.4 kgDry weight
How the Yamaha DT 50 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 power7 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp
About 87% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 9th percentile across Yamaha models.
Displacement49 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 91% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 5th 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 power9th
7 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Yamaha models with power data.
Displacement5th
49 cc — larger displacement than about 5% of Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, two-stroke • 49 cc • Liquid cooled • 7 hp
Chassis snapshot
6-speed • Chain (final drive)
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.071 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
71.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
142.9 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released |
1990 |
| Category |
Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement |
49 cc (2.99 cu in) |
| Power |
7 hp (5.1 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Starter |
Kick |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
98.4 kg (217 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel consumption |
4.70 L/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
109.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed |
90.0 km/h (55.9 mph) |
| 1/4 mile |
21.00 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.0711 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Comments |
Good beginner bike as you can drive it at 14. Makes noteable more power when baffle removed from exhaust. Can be wheelied with alot of tug. |
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