2024
Yamaha PW50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 314982 |
|---|---|
| Category | Minibike-cross |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | PW50 |
| Price | US$ 1849. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel tube backbone |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork 26mm |
| Fronttyre | 2.50-10 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 61 mm (2.4 inches) |
| Rake | 25.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Unit swingarm |
| Reartyre | 2.50-10 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 51 mm (2.0 inches) |
| Trail | 50 mm (2.0 inches) |
| Wheels | 3-spoke |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet centrifugal automatic clutch |
| Compression | 6.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Enginedetails | Reed-valve |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni VM12 |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Separate 2-stroke oil tank |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Team Yamaha Blue |
|---|---|
| Comments | An adjustable throttle stop screw keeps the adult in charge to gradually increase speed as skills improve. |
| Factorywarranty | 90 Day Limited Factory Warranty |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 2.01 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
| Overallheight | 706 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1245 mm (49.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 610 mm (24.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 475 mm (18.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 40.8 kg (90.0 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.