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{{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 = | |||
|successor = | |||
|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 = | |||
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|fuel_capacity = | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40 | |||
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|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. | [[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 | 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 | *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
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| Yamaha RX50 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| 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]
1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special
1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special
1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special
1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special
1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special
1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special
1983 Yamaha RX50MK in Black
1983 Yamaha RX50MK in Black
1983 Yamaha RX50MK in Black
1983 Yamaha RX50MK in Black
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Yamaha RX50 Acution. Retrieved on 2019-05-21.
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