1982
Yamaha CA50M - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 765356 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | CA50M |
| Year | 1982 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel tube underbone |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontsuspension | Bottom link coil sprung, oil dampened |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Coil sprung, oil dampened |
| Trail | 75 mm (3.0 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry, centrifugal automatic |
| Compression | 7.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Yamaha Autolube |
| Topspeed | 72.0 km/h (44.7 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric & kick |
|---|
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 3.80 litres (1.00 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,005 mm (39.6 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,660 mm (65.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 620 mm (24.4 inches) |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 63.0 kg (138.9 pounds) |
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.