1983
Yamaha DT 50 MX - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 472446 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | DT 50 MX |
| Year | 1983 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | oil filled |
| Frontwheeltravel | 203 mm (8.0 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Monoshock |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 50.00 ccm (3.05 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | gaenelli |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | key and kickstart |
| Lubricationsystem | Oil Pump |
| Onequartermile | 25.000 seconds |
| Topspeed | 104.6 km/h (65.0 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red/white, black/red, black/blue |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Dryweight | 81.0 kg (178.6 pounds) |
| Frontpercentageofweight | 45 |
| Fuelcapacity | 4.23 litres (1.12 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 254 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 1.00 litres (0.07 quarts) |
| Overallwidth | 262 mm (10.3 inches) |
| Rearpercentageofweight | 55 |
| Seatheight | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 85.0 kg (187.4 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.