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The '''Yamaha DT-1''' is a 250[[cc]], [[single cylinder]], [[two stroke]], [[reed valve]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Yamaha]] starting in 1968. The DT-1 made a huge impact on [[motorcycling]] in the US because it was truly dirt worthy. The Enduro put Yamaha On/Off-Road motorcycles on the map in the US. | The '''Yamaha DT-1''' is a 250[[cc]], [[single cylinder]], [[two stroke]], [[reed valve]], [[dual-purpose motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Yamaha]] starting in 1968. 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== | ==1968== | ||
[[Image:1968 Yamaha DT-1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1968 Yamaha DT-1]] | [[Image:1968 Yamaha DT-1.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1968 Yamaha DT-1]] |
Revision as of 17:01, 4 July 2010
The Yamaha DT-1 is a 250cc, single cylinder, two stroke, reed valve, dual-purpose motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha starting in 1968. 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.