1990
Yamaha DT 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 57394 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | DT 50 |
| Year | 1990 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Maxrpm | 10000 |
| Onequartermile | 21.000 seconds |
| Power | 7.00 HP (5.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 90.0 km/h (55.9 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
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. |
|---|---|
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 98.4 kg (217.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Powerweightratio | 0.0711 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.