Yamaha TY50: history, specs, pictures
| Yamaha TY50 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | TY50p, TY 50 |
| Production | 1976 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 40.0mm x 39.7mm |
| Top Speed | 37 mph (60 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 2.82 HP (2.1 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Torque | 0.3 ft/lbs (0.4 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. mikuni |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Rear: twin shock |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 250/19-4pr |
| Rear Tire | 300/17-4pr |
| Wheelbase | 70.87 inches (1800 mm) |
| Length | 46.85 inches (1190 mm) |
| Width | 30.51 inches (775 mm) |
| Height | 38.39 inches (975 mm) |
| Weight | 171.96 pounds (78.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.24 Gallon (4.70 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha TY50p was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Yamaha in 1976. It could reach a top speed of 37 mph (60 km/h). Max torque was 0.3 ft/lbs (0.4 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 2.82 HP (2.1 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 40.0mm bore x 39.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 50.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 250/19-4pr front tire and a 300/17-4pr rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The TY50p was fitted with a 1.24 Gallon (4.70 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 171.96 pounds (78.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 70.87 inches (1800 mm) long.