1989
Yamaha LB 70 Chappy - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 792711 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | LB 70 Chappy |
| Year | 1989 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | CrMo steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontsuspension | standard forks |
| Fronttyre | 4.00-8-4PR |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 4.00-8-4PR |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 47.0 x 42.0 mm (1.9 x 1.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | automatic constant mesh |
| Compression | 5.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 65.00 ccm (3.97 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | single pipe with catalyzer |
| Fuelconsumption | 3.00 litres/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Greenhousegases | 69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Mechanical |
| Lubricationsystem | Autolube |
| Maxrpm | 6000 |
| Power | 4.80 HP (3.5 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 72.4 km/h (45.0 mph) |
| Torque | 5.90 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.4 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Comments | Real nice mini chopper |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 73.0 kg (160.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 3.50 litres (0.92 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Overallheight | 925 mm (36.4 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,565 mm (61.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 665 mm (26.2 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0658 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 1.00 litres (0.26 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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.