The Yamaha YSR50 is a miniature motorcycle that was produced and sold by Yamaha during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The bike featured an air-cooled 50 cc (3.1 cu in) two-stroke engine. The engine was sometimes swapped out for a larger variety.[1]

Yamaha YSR50
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Production1986–1992
Engine49.3 cc (3.01 cu in), two-stroke, air-cooled, single
Transmission5-speed manual
Wheelbase41.4 in (1,050 mm)
Seat height25.59 inches (650mm)
Weight165.35lbs (75kg) (dry)
Fuel capacity2.1 gallons

Its first production year was 1986, and it was last made in 1992. American Motorcyclist magazine stated its top speed was 38 mph (61 km/h).[2]

History

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The first production model came out in Japan of 1986, and had the looks of a re-shaped and scaled down version of the YZR 500. It had a front disk brake and a rear drum brake.

The motorcycle also had a 5 speed transmission, the US had a very hard time considering the Motorcycle as a Moped because of the 5 speed transmission.

Color Scheme History
1987 White/Red
1988 White/Red Blue/Yellow
1989 White/Red White/Blue
1990 White/Red Black/Gray
1991 White/Red Black/Yellow
1992 White/Red Black/Yellow

References

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  1. ^ Bort, Julie (July 2002). "Other techie daredevils". Network World. p. 73.
  2. ^ Harrison, Greg (February 1987), "Of Mice And Men: Sreamin' meemies in the North Georgia mountains", American Motorcyclist, p. 16
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