1979
Yamaha AG100 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 358131 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | AG100 |
| Year | 1979 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Vibration Isolation System |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Yamaha Adjustables |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | dry plate |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 97.00 ccm (5.92 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Single Power Pipe |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | 2 Stroke Mix |
| Maxrpm | 15000 |
| Onequartermile | 16.000 seconds |
| Power | 18.00 HP (13.1 kW)) |
| Topspeed | 116.0 km/h (72.1 mph) |
| Torque | 6.00 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.4 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Zerotoonehundred | 19.000 seconds |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange, Yellow |
|---|---|
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 99.0 kg (218.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 11.00 litres (2.91 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1818 HP/kg |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.
