The Yamaha DT 175 is a 1981 motorcycle with a two-stroke, single cylinder, reed valve engine and a capacity of 171cc with a 6.8:1 compression ratio. It features a Mikuni VM24SS 24mm slide type carburettor, CDI magneto ignition, and is kick-started with a 6V, 4Ah battery. The max power output is 16.5 hp at 7000 rpm, with a max torque of 8.8 Nm at 6000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed with a wet, multi-plate clutch and a chain final drive. The frame is a welded, tubular, double cradle with single downtube, and the suspension includes telescopic, oil-damped front forks and dual shocks at the rear. The front and rear brakes are both drum and it has a castor angle of 60 degrees. The dimensions of the bike are 2080 mm in length, 1120 mm in height, 1350 mm in wheelbase, and has a ground clearance of 265 mm. The seat height is 845 mm and the bike’s dry weight is 99 kg. With a fuel capacity of 7 litres, the Yamaha DT 175 is a reliable and powerful motorcycle.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha DT 175
| Year | 1981- |
|---|---|
| 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 |
