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The '''Yamaha DT-1''' is a 250[[cc]], [[single cylinder]], [[two stroke]], [[reed valve]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Yamaha]] from 1968 to 1971. | |||
==Yamaha Plays in the Dirt== | |||
In the United States, two types of off-road machine were in use, one for desert racing, the other | |||
for [[enduro]]s in the north-eastern states. The desert sleds, usually twins, demanded brute power | |||
and stability from the machines and strength from the rider to control the weight. The enduros | |||
called for less weight, quick steering and low-down power, so were much as trials models and | |||
used a smaller engine, usually a [[two-stroke]] single. | |||
Yamaha saw that there was a major market for a dual-purpose machine, one able to perform | |||
well on the road but equally able to run off-road for fun or in competition. Thus came the trail | |||
machine, which was able to compete in enduros or simply take its owner up to the hills for the | |||
view. Small, light and handy, it could go many places without tiring the rider and Yamaha's first | |||
was the DT1 of 1968, powered by a 246cc two-stroke single driving a five-speed gearbox. It was | |||
the start of a long, and most successful, off-road line. | |||
# | The DT-1 made a huge impact on [[motorcycling]] in the US because it was truly dirt worthy. Light, simple, inexpensive, and importantly, supremely reliable, the DT-1 sold by the thousands. This machine introduced more people t o off-road and fun riding than any other. For the racer, Yamaha offered a GYT kit (Genuine Yamaha Tuning) that increased engine power to 30 [[bhp]]. Individual companies offered a staggering array of accessories, so its rare to find a stock version today. The Enduro put Yamaha On/Off-Road motorcycles on the map in the US. | ||
==1968== | |||
[[Image:1968 Yamaha DT-1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1968 Yamaha DT-1]] | |||
[[Image:1968 Yamaha DT-1 angled view.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1968 Yamaha DT-1 angled view]] | |||
[[Image:1968 Yamaha DT-1 Front view.jpg|thumb|left|1968 Yamaha DT-1 Front view]] | |||
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*Start Engine#: DT1-00101 | |||
==1969 DT1B== | |||
*Starting Engine#: DT1-15001 | |||
==1970== | |||
*Starting Engine#: DT1-50101 | |||
*Starting Engine#: DT1-95101 (DT1CM) | |||
==1971 DT1E== | |||
*Starting Engine#: DT1F-00101/DTF-020101 | |||
*Starting Engine#: DT1F-090101 (DT1MX) | |||
==1980== | |||
[[Image:1980-Yamaha-DT1-Red-4651-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha DT1 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Yamaha-DT1-Red-4651-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha DT1 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Yamaha-DT1-Red-4651-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha DT1 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Yamaha-DT1-Red-4651-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha DT1 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Yamaha-DT1-Red-4651-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha DT1 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Yamaha-DT1-Red-4651-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha DT1 in Red]] | |||
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*100cc | |||
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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|DT1, Yamaha]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Enduro-style motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:250cc displacement motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:250cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:250cc Single cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Single cylinder motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Single cylinder 2-stroke motorcycles]] | |||
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Revision as of 16:38, 30 November 2010
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Also called | MX |
| Production | 71 |
| Engine | 246cc two-stroke single |
| Sparkplug | B8ES '71 |
| Transmission | five-speed gearbox |
| Front Tire | 2.75-21 '71 |
| Rear Tire | 4.00-18 '71 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Yamaha DT-1 is a 250cc, single cylinder, two stroke, reed valve, dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1968 to 1971.
Yamaha Plays in the Dirt
In the United States, two types of off-road machine were in use, one for desert racing, the other for enduros in the north-eastern states. The desert sleds, usually twins, demanded brute power and stability from the machines and strength from the rider to control the weight. The enduros called for less weight, quick steering and low-down power, so were much as trials models and used a smaller engine, usually a two-stroke single.
Yamaha saw that there was a major market for a dual-purpose machine, one able to perform well on the road but equally able to run off-road for fun or in competition. Thus came the trail machine, which was able to compete in enduros or simply take its owner up to the hills for the view. Small, light and handy, it could go many places without tiring the rider and Yamaha's first was the DT1 of 1968, powered by a 246cc two-stroke single driving a five-speed gearbox. It was the start of a long, and most successful, off-road line.
The DT-1 made a huge impact on motorcycling in the US because it was truly dirt worthy. Light, simple, inexpensive, and importantly, supremely reliable, the DT-1 sold by the thousands. This machine introduced more people t o off-road and fun riding than any other. For the racer, Yamaha offered a GYT kit (Genuine Yamaha Tuning) that increased engine power to 30 bhp. Individual companies offered a staggering array of accessories, so its rare to find a stock version today. The Enduro put Yamaha On/Off-Road motorcycles on the map in the US.
1968
- Start Engine#: DT1-00101
1969 DT1B
- Starting Engine#: DT1-15001
1970
- Starting Engine#: DT1-50101
- Starting Engine#: DT1-95101 (DT1CM)
1971 DT1E
- Starting Engine#: DT1F-00101/DTF-020101
- Starting Engine#: DT1F-090101 (DT1MX)
1980
- 100cc
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