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Yamaha DT50MX

Manufacturer	Yamaha
Production	1981–1996
Class	Motocross
Engine	49 cc (3.0 cu in) 2-stroke single
Transmission	4-speed, multi-plate wet clutch
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Yamaha Mono-cross
Brakes	Front: drum Rear: drum
Wheelbase	1,280 mm (50 in)
Dimensions	L 2,055 mm (80.9 in) W 835 mm (32.9 in) H 1,135 mm (44.7 in)
Seat height	820 mm (32 in)
Weight	81 kg (180 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity	8.5 l (2.2 US gal)
Related	DT80MX

The Yamaha DT50MX is the most common 50cc in the Yamaha DT series. It superseded the DT50M when introduced in June 1981 and can easily be identified by its Mono-Cross(MX) rear suspension with a silver painted square-section rear swinging arm. The 'MX' designation was commonly used on Yamaha motorcycles fitted with the 'Mono-Cross' rear suspension, which was the first to employ a single shock absorber. It remained in production largely unchanged until 1996, gaining only a CDI ignition system and a change to square bodied direction indicator lights in 1986 with the introduction of the 2FN model. The moped is very common in Scandinavia where its leasing competitor was the Honda MT50. The DT50MX is available in different colours, such as red-black, red-white, blue-yellow, black-purple and white-pink.

Identification (uk)

It should be noted that the Model year is not necessarily the same as the year of sale or first registration.

References

• Yamaha DT50 & 80 Trail bikes, Haynes

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