Yamaha DT 175 (1980)

The Yamaha DT 175 is an off-road motorcycle produced in 1980. It is powered by a two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve engine with a capacity of 171 cc. The carburetor is a Mikuni VM24SS 24mm slide type and the ignition is CDI, magneto type. The bike has a 6V, 4Ah battery and a wet, multiplate type clutch with a 5-speed transmission and chain, final drive. The frame is a welded, tubular, double cradle with single downtube and the suspension consists of telescopic, oil damped front forks and dual shocks in the rear. The brakes are drum in the front and rear and the bike has a castor angle of 60 degrees. It has a length of 2080 mm and a height of 1120 mm with a wheelbase of 1350 mm and a ground clearance of 265 mm. The bike has a seat height of 845 mm and a dry weight of 99 kg with a fuel capacity of 7 liters.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha DT 175

Year: 1980

Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve

Capacity: 171 cc / 10.43 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 66 x 50 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 6.8;1

Induction: Mikuni VM24SS 24mm slide type carburettor

Ignition: CDI, magneto type

Starting: Kick

Battery: 6V, 4Ah.

Max Power: 16.5 hp / 12.3 kW @ 7000 rpm

Max Torque: 8.8 Nm / 12 lb- ft @ 6000rpm.

Clutch: Wet, multiplate type.

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain, DID428SM. 117 links.

Primary Reduction Ratio: 3.23:1.

Final Reduction Ratio: 2.37:1.

Gear Ratios: 1st 33.55, 2nd 20.38, 3rd 14.42, 4th 11.50, 5th 10.09

Gearbox Sprocket: 15 teeth.

Wheel Sprocket: 49 teeth.

Frame: Welded, tubular, double cradle with single downtube.

Front Suspension: Telescopic, oil damped.

Front Fork Oil: 146cc (4.9fl. oz.) per leg.

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 2.75 -21

Rear Tyre: 3.50 -18

Castor Angle: 60 degrees

Dimensions: Length 2080 mm / 81.9 in Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in

Wheelbase:: 1350 mm / 53.1in.

Ground Clearance: 265 mm / 10.4 in

Seat height: 845 mm / 33.27 in

Dry Weight: 99 kg / 2181 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 7 Litres / 1.5gal