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Yamaha | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Yamaha RX50 | |||
|photo= 1983-Yamaha-RX50-Midnight-Special-Black-7832-0.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = Yamaha | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 83-84 (2000 produced) US only | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
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|class = | |||
|engine = 50cc | |||
|bore_stroke = | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed =60 mph | |||
|power = 7.5 horsepower | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '83-84 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N4-2A-5}} '83-84 | |||
|transmission = | |||
|final_drive= {{chain|420x110}} | |||
|front_sprocket= 12T | |||
|rear_sprocket= 47T | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|2.50-19}} '83-84 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-16}} '83-84 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
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|dry_weight = | |||
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|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Yamaha YSR50]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''Yamaha RX50''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1983 to 1984. | |||
[[Yamaha]] released these bikes in 1982 as a kickoff promotional for their larger-displacement Midnight Special bike line, in red and black. | |||
Each dealer received two<ref name="mecum">{{cite web|url=https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0116-227853/1983-yamaha-rx50/|title=Yamaha RX50 Acution|accessdate=2019-05-21}}</ref> RX-50 2-stroke cruiser to raffle off to customers as a sales incentive to bring people in to see the larger bikes. Only 2000 were produced total. All were sold in the United states. | |||
*50cc 2-stroke air cooled engine shared with their [[Yamaha YSR50|Yamaha YSR racebike]]. | |||
*5 speed manual transmission | |||
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==1983== | ==1983== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50-Midnight-Special-Black-7832-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50-Midnight-Special-Black-7832-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50-Midnight-Special-Black-7832-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50-Midnight-Special-Black-7832-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50-Midnight-Special-Black-7832-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50-Midnight-Special-Black-7832-5.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50MK-Black-2920-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50MK in Black | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50MK-Black-2920-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50MK in Black | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50MK-Black-2920-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50MK in Black | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-RX50MK-Black-2920-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha RX50MK in Black | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Yamaha}} | |||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RX50]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RX50]] |
Latest revision as of 01:09, 9 June 2022
Yamaha RX50 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 83-84 (2000 produced) US only |
Engine | 50cc |
Top Speed | 60 mph |
Horsepower | 7.5 horsepower |
Spark Plug | NGK B8HS '83-84 |
Battery | YUASA 6N4-2A-5 '83-84 |
Final Drive | Chain: 420x110 |
Front Sprocket | 12T |
Rear Sprocket | 47T |
Front Tire | 2.50-19 '83-84 |
Rear Tire | 3.50-16 '83-84 |
Weight | |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Related | Yamaha YSR50 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha RX50 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1983 to 1984.
Yamaha released these bikes in 1982 as a kickoff promotional for their larger-displacement Midnight Special bike line, in red and black.
Each dealer received two[1] RX-50 2-stroke cruiser to raffle off to customers as a sales incentive to bring people in to see the larger bikes. Only 2000 were produced total. All were sold in the United states.
- 50cc 2-stroke air cooled engine shared with their Yamaha YSR racebike.
- 5 speed manual transmission
1983[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Yamaha RX50 Acution. Retrieved on 2019-05-21.
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