2012
Yamaha PW80 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 83457 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | PW80 |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel tube backbone |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 2.50-12 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Swingarm |
| Reartyre | 3.00-12 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 95 mm (3.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 47.0 x 45.6 mm (1.9 x 1.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Semi-automatic transmission |
| Compression | 6.6:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 79.00 ccm (4.82 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Enginetype | Forward-inclined single cylinder, reed valve |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni VM15 |
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Separate oil tank |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue/white |
|---|---|
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 0.80 litres (0.05 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,540 mm (60.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 640 mm (25.2 inches) |
| Seatheight | 635 mm (25.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 61.0 kg (134.5 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.