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Specifications Yamaha YA-1 1955
- Chassis
- Frame : Simple steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 9 liters (2.38 US gallons)
- Length : 1,980 mm (77.95 in)
- Width : 660 mm (25.98 in)
- Min height : 925 mm (36.42 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,290 mm (50.79 in)
- Dry weight : 94 kg (207 lb)
- Front axle
- Telescopic hydraulic fork Ø n/a
- drum brakes
- Transmission
- 4 stage gearbox , manual
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- drum brakes
- Motor
- single-cylinder , 2 strokes
- 1 carburetor (size not specified)
- Cooling system : by air
- 123 cc
- 5.60 ch (5.50 hp) to 5,000 rpm
- 1 mkg (9.40 Nm)
- Power-to-weight ratio : 17.09 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 94 kg/mkg
- Practical information
- Country of manufacture : Japan
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Torque
Yamaha YA-1 1955
: 1 mkg
Suzuki Power Free 1952
Undisclosed
Honda Dream type D 1949
: 0.5 mkg
Kawasaki B8 125 1962
: 6.4 mkg
Power
Yamaha YA-1 1955
: 5.60 ch (5.50 hp)
Suzuki Power Free 1952
: 1 ch (1 hp)
Honda Dream type D 1949
: 3 ch (3 hp)
Kawasaki B8 125 1962
: 8 ch (7.90 hp)
Power-to-Weight ratio
Yamaha YA-1 1955
: 17.09 kg/ch
Suzuki Power Free 1952
Undisclosed
Honda Dream type D 1949
: 26.67 kg/ch
Kawasaki B8 125 1962
: 14.68 kg/ch
Torque-to-Weight ratio
Yamaha YA-1 1955
: 94 kg/mkg
Suzuki Power Free 1952
Undisclosed
Honda Dream type D 1949
: 160 kg/mkg
Kawasaki B8 125 1962
: 18.13 kg/mkg
Speed
Yamaha YA-1 1955
: 80 km/h (49.70 mph)
Suzuki Power Free 1952
Undisclosed
Honda Dream type D 1949
: approximately 60 km/h (37.30 mph)
Kawasaki B8 125 1962
: approximately 100 km/h (62.10 mph)
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the YA-1 1955
- What is the power of the YA-1?
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The YA-1 1955 develops a power of 5.60 ch (5.50 hp)
- What is the torque of the YA-1?
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The maximum torque of the YA-1 1955 is 1 mkg (9.40 Nm).
- What is the maximum speed of the YA-1?
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The YA-1 1955 is capable of reaching a top speed of 80 km/h (49.70 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the YA-1?
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The YA-1 1955 has a a dry weight of 94 kg (207 lb).
- What is the price of the YA-1?
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The price of the YA-1 1955 is 138,000¥ in Japan
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