Yamaha YSR50

Yamaha YSR50
Manufacturer	Yamaha Motor Company
Production	1987–1992
Engine	49.3 cc (3.01 cu in), two-stroke, air-cooled, single
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	41.4 in (1,050 mm)
Seat height	25.59 inches (650mm)
Weight	165.35lbs (75kg) (dry);
Fuel capacity	2.1 gallons

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]

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

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

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

External links

Yamaha YSR 50–80 – Nostalgic Sports Bikes
Team Calamari

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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