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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''Yamaha PW50''' | |name = '''Yamaha PW50''' | ||
|image = | |image = [[File:yamaha-pw50-2009-2009-0.jpg|frameless|2009 Yamaha PW50]] | ||
|aka = PW 50 | |aka = PW 50, Yzinger | ||
|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
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|torque = 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 4500RPM | |torque = 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 4500RPM | ||
|ignition = cdi | |ignition = cdi | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP4HS}} '81-08 | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = Gear box: automatic <br> | |transmission = Gear box: automatic <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br> | Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br> | ||
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|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = [[Yamaha TT-R50]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Yamaha]] PW50''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke Minibike / 50cc [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 2002 and 2019. Max [[torque]] was 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 4500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 2.68 HP (2.0 KW) @ 2700 RPM. | The '''[[Yamaha]] PW50''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke Minibike / 50cc [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 2002 and 2019. Max [[torque]] was 2.95 ft/lbs (4.0 Nm) @ 4500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 2.68 HP (2.0 KW) @ 2700 RPM. This [[motorcycle]] marked the beginning of a long history of young rider excitement. A history of more than 20 years and the story continues. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 2.50-10 front [[tire]] and a 2.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a unit swingarm. The PW50 was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.01 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 82.01 pounds (37.2 Kg). The wheelbase was 33.7 inches (856 mm) long. | It came with a 2.50-10 front [[tire]] and a 2.50-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a unit swingarm. The PW50 was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.01 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 82.01 pounds (37.2 Kg). The wheelbase was 33.7 inches (856 mm) long. | ||
==1981== | |||
[[Image:1981 Yamaha PW50 profile.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1981 Yamaha PW50 profile]] | |||
[[Image:1981 Yamaha PW50.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1981 Yamaha PW50]]{{clear}} | |||
==1993== | |||
[[Image:1993-Yamaha-PW50-White-Purple-Pink-1083-0.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Yamaha PW50 in White/Purple/Pink]] | |||
[[Image:1993-Yamaha-PW50-White-Purple-Pink-1083-1.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Yamaha PW50 in White/Purple/Pink]] | |||
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==1996== | |||
[[Image:1996-Yamaha-PW50-White-Blue-9400-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha PW50 in White/Blue]] | |||
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==1999== | |||
[[Image:1999-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Yamaha PW50 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1999-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1999 Yamaha PW50 in Blue]] | |||
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==2004== | |||
[[Image:2004-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Yamaha PW50 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:2004-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Yamaha PW50 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:2004-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Yamaha PW50 in Blue]] | |||
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==2005== | |||
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File:2005-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Yamaha PW50 in Blue | |||
File:2005-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Yamaha PW50 in Blue | |||
File:2005-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-8380-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Yamaha PW50 in Blue | |||
File:2005-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-8380-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Yamaha PW50 in Blue | |||
File:2005-Yamaha-PW50-Blue-8380-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Yamaha PW50 in Blue | |||
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==2003 Yamaha PW50== | ==2003 Yamaha PW50== | ||
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==2007 Yamaha PW50== | ==2007 Yamaha PW50== | ||
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File:yamaha-pw50-2007-2007-3.jpg|600px|2007 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2007-2007-2.jpg|600px|2007 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2007-2007-1.jpg|600px|2007 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2007-2007-0.jpg|600px|2007 Yamaha PW50 | |||
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So your kid is big enough to switch from the pram to bikes and you'd like to see if there's some champion DNA in him or her... The best thing you can do is get some riding gear and have your child throw a leg over a bike such as the 2007 MY PW50. The PW50 is Yamaha's entry-point small-displacement machine, a bike created as a nifty educational platform for introducing the youngest riders to the basics of riding. | So your kid is big enough to switch from the pram to bikes and you'd like to see if there's some champion DNA in him or her... The best thing you can do is get some riding gear and have your child throw a leg over a bike such as the 2007 MY PW50. The PW50 is Yamaha's entry-point small-displacement machine, a bike created as a nifty educational platform for introducing the youngest riders to the basics of riding. | ||
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==2008 Yamaha PW50== | ==2008 Yamaha PW50== | ||
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File:yamaha-pw50-2008-2008-3.jpg|600px|2008 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2008-2008-2.jpg|600px|2008 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2008-2008-1.jpg|600px|2008 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2008-2008-0.jpg|600px|2008 Yamaha PW50 | |||
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An affordable bike that's built like a bullet, the 2008 MY Yamaha PW50 is a great treat for your kids as they take the first step into the world of motorcycling. Low and reassuring, this bike offers plenty of punch from its 49cc air-cooled 2-stroke engine, while the single speed transmission offers hassle-free operation and allows the youngsters to focus on learning how to actually ride well first. | An affordable bike that's built like a bullet, the 2008 MY Yamaha PW50 is a great treat for your kids as they take the first step into the world of motorcycling. Low and reassuring, this bike offers plenty of punch from its 49cc air-cooled 2-stroke engine, while the single speed transmission offers hassle-free operation and allows the youngsters to focus on learning how to actually ride well first. | ||
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[[File:yamaha-pw50-2009-2009-0.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha PW50]] | [[File:yamaha-pw50-2009-2009-0.jpg|600px|2009 Yamaha PW50]] | ||
Unlike the TT-R50, the 2009 MY PW50 is a 2-stroke machine, but also engineered for educational purpose of the youngest riders. Low, lightweight, tough and reliable, this is a great go-anywhere machine, from the improvised backyard dirt track to the open fields. Affordable and easy to maintain, the PW50 is also reassuring, thanks to its mild tuning and centrifugal clutch, automatic transmission. | Unlike the [[Yamaha TT-R50|TT-R50]], the 2009 MY PW50 is a 2-stroke machine, but also engineered for educational purpose of the youngest riders. Low, lightweight, tough and reliable, this is a great go-anywhere machine, from the improvised backyard dirt track to the open fields. Affordable and easy to maintain, the PW50 is also reassuring, thanks to its mild tuning and centrifugal clutch, automatic transmission. | ||
Easy as twist-and-go, riding the PW50 is both educational and rewarding, especially as the bike also comes with an adjustable speed limiter which keeps things more on the safe side, allowing adults to increase power as riders' experience build up. | Easy as twist-and-go, riding the PW50 is both educational and rewarding, especially as the bike also comes with an adjustable speed limiter which keeps things more on the safe side, allowing adults to increase power as riders' experience build up. | ||
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==2011 Yamaha PW50== | ==2011 Yamaha PW50== | ||
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File:yamaha-pw50-2011-2011-2.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2011-2011-1.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2011-2011-0.jpg|600px|2011 Yamaha PW50 | |||
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There's no need to speak too much about the Yamaha PW50, as this 2-stroke bike is one of the iconic entry-point bikes for the youngest of riders. Small yet comfy, built like a tank and yet nimble, the PW50 is a great way to introduce your kid to the world of motorcycling. | There's no need to speak too much about the Yamaha PW50, as this 2-stroke bike is one of the iconic entry-point bikes for the youngest of riders. Small yet comfy, built like a tank and yet nimble, the PW50 is a great way to introduce your kid to the world of motorcycling. | ||
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==2012 Yamaha PW50== | ==2012 Yamaha PW50== | ||
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File:yamaha-pw50-2012-2012-4.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2012-2012-1.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2012-2012-0.jpg|600px|2012 Yamaha PW50 | |||
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The 2012 MY Yamaha PW50 is a small-displacement bike suitable for kids of all ages as they take their first riding lessons. The 499cc air-cooled 2-stroke engine has been tuned to deliver as much torque as possible, thus being perfect for learning, as speed is of a smaller concern. | The 2012 MY Yamaha PW50 is a small-displacement bike suitable for kids of all ages as they take their first riding lessons. The 499cc air-cooled 2-stroke engine has been tuned to deliver as much torque as possible, thus being perfect for learning, as speed is of a smaller concern. | ||
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==2013 Yamaha PW50== | ==2013 Yamaha PW50== | ||
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File:yamaha-pw50-2013-2013-4.jpg|600px|2013 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2013-2013-3.jpg|600px|2013 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2013-2013-2.jpg|600px|2013 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2013-2013-1.jpg|600px|2013 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2013-2013-0.jpg|600px|2013 Yamaha PW50 | |||
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The 2012 Yamaha PW50 is a very nice bike suitable for kids of all ages as they learn how to ride. The 499cc air-cooled 2-stroke engine has been tuned to deliver as much torque as possible, thus being perfect for learning, as speed is of a smaller concern. | The 2012 Yamaha PW50 is a very nice bike suitable for kids of all ages as they learn how to ride. The 499cc air-cooled 2-stroke engine has been tuned to deliver as much torque as possible, thus being perfect for learning, as speed is of a smaller concern. | ||
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==2016 Yamaha PW50== | ==2016 Yamaha PW50== | ||
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File:yamaha-pw50-2016-4.jpg|600px|2016 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2016-3.jpg|600px|2016 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2016-2.jpg|600px|2016 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2016-1.jpg|600px|2016 Yamaha PW50 | |||
File:yamaha-pw50-2016-0.jpg|600px|2016 Yamaha PW50 | |||
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Fully automatic transmission means no shifting required; the PW50 is a total twist-and-go package. Torque-tuned, spunky little 49cc two-stroke is built to thrill without intimidating beginners. | Fully automatic transmission means no shifting required; the PW50 is a total twist-and-go package. Torque-tuned, spunky little 49cc two-stroke is built to thrill without intimidating beginners. | ||
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