1973 TY250
Collection items
(1973 / Racing Machine)
This was Yamaha's first production trial machine. It mounted a 2-stroke single-cylinder engine based on the DT250, the successor to the DT-1 that created so many off-road sport riding fans, on a specially designed diamond type frame made of high-tensile steel pipe. This model won ardent fans in Europe, North America, Australia and other markets. In Japan, the street-legal model TY250J with turn signals and other safety features was released.
- Engine type: Air-cooled, 2-stroke, single-cylinder, 246cm³
- Transmission: 5-speed
- Maximum power output: 12.1kW (16.5PS) / 6,000r/min
- Maximum torque: 20.6N･m (2.1kgf･m) / 5,000r/min
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