1968
Yamaha AS1 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 359919 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport touring |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | AS1 |
| Year | 1968 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel tube |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single leading shoe |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic |
| Fronttyre | -2.50-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Swinging arm, coil spring oil damper |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 43.0 x 43.0 mm (1.7 x 1.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 7.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, two-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Twin chrome |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | points |
| Lubricationsystem | Autolube |
| Maxrpm | 8500 |
| Power | 15.00 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 120.7 km/h (75.0 mph) |
| Torque | 12.74 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.4 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue or red |
|---|---|
| Comments | Great classic |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 98.0 kg (216.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.46 litres (2.50 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,011 mm (39.8 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,854 mm (73.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 671 mm (26.4 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1531 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.