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Yamaha DT 175 (1979)

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Yamaha DT 175 (1979)

At a glance

Capacity
171 cc / 10.43 cu-in
Power
16.5 hp / 12.3 kW @ 7000 rpm
Torque
8.8 Nm / 12 lb- ft @ 6000rpm.
Seat height
845 mm / 33.27 in

The full picture.

The Yamaha DT 175 is a motorcycle produced in 1979, powered by a two-stroke, single cylinder, reed valve engine with a capacity of 171 cc. It has a Mikuni VM24SS 24mm slide type carburettor, CDI ignition and kick start. The bike has a wet, multiplate-type clutch, five-speed transmission, and chain final drive. The frame is a welded, tubular, double cradle with a single down tube. The front suspension is telescopic and oil damped while the rear suspension is dual shocks. The front and rear brakes are drums. The bike has a castor angle of 60 degrees, a length of 2080 mm, a height of 1120 mm, a ground clearance of 265 mm, and a seat height of 845 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 99 kg, and the fuel capacity is 7 liters. The max power output is 16.5 hp @ 7000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 8.8 Nm @ 6000 rpm. It has a 60-degree castor angle and a wheelbase of 1350 mm. The primary reduction ratio is 3.23:1, and the final reduction ratio is 2.37:1. The bike has a gearbox and wheel sprocket of 15 and 49 teeth, respectively. The front and rear tire sizes are 2.75-21 and 3.50-18, respectively.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha DT 175

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1979
EngineTwo stroke, single cylinder, reed valve
Capacity171 cc / 10.43 cu-in
Bore x Stroke66 x 50 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio6.8;1
InductionMikuni VM24SS 24mm slide type carburettor
IgnitionCDI, magneto type
StartingKick
Battery6V, 4Ah.
Max Power16.5 hp / 12.3 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque8.8 Nm / 12 lb- ft @ 6000rpm.
ClutchWet, multiplate type.
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain, DID428SM. 117 links.
Primary Reduction Ratio3.23:1.
Final Reduction Ratio2.37:1.
Gear Ratios1st 33.55, 2nd 20.38, 3rd 14.42, 4th 11.50, 5th 10.09
Gearbox Sprocket15 teeth.
Wheel Sprocket49 teeth.
FrameWelded, tubular, double cradle with single downtube.
Front SuspensionTelescopic, oil damped.
Front Fork Oil146cc (4.9fl. oz.) per leg.
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
Front Tyre2.75 -21
Rear Tyre3.50 -18
Castor Angle60 degrees
DimensionsLength 2080 mm / 81.9 in Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in
Wheelbase: 1350 mm / 53.1in.
Ground Clearance265 mm / 10.4 in
Seat height845 mm / 33.27 in
Dry Weight99 kg / 2181 lbs
Fuel Capacity7 Litres / 1.5gal