93 Yamaha DT 50

[r_jackson]

I'm looking for a bike for my wife to learn on and think I found the perfect bike. A 93 Yamaha DT 50. I just can't find any specs on the bike. Has anyone on here ever owned one and what did you think of it? Curious what kind of speed it would get up to on the road. I can't go look at the bike because I'm at work in Ft Mac until Christmas.

 

[joker650]

A 50cc bike is pretty small, might look into a 100 to learn on.

 

[Island Hopper]

The DT 50 is a pretty amazing bike for its engine size and it is quite light... Being a Dual Purpose bike with more of an adult sized frame it would work for learning and practicing on to get through to the final license test if that's what your targeting... It's always better to take the final riding test on a 250CC and up bike so you don't end up with a displacement restriction... Being a 2 stroke it is not as forgiving as a four stroke for the learner and with less torque it is easier to stall when learning the clutch... I believe the 93 version still had the air cooled engine while the later models came equipped with water jackets... I read a ride report a few years back from a fellow who used one to tour with, on a slight grade with a tailwind he was able to get it up past 60mph...

I bought a KE -100 some years back for my wife to learn on... She stuck with long enough to get a learners and do some back road riding but eventually decided it wasn't for her... I ended up selling the bike for a little less than I paid for it, so the getting her into riding experiment didn't cost me a whole lot of money....

 

[r_jackson]

She's been learning on a CRF 230 but it's a bit high for her, even with the shocks raised up into the triple clamp and all the preload out of the rear spring. It was also a borrowed bike and we don't have access to it since we've moved. I just want her to feel comfortable enough to want to ride a little more. Being 50cc would it be classed as a scooter and be exempt from a class six?

 

[tomcycle]

Have you thought about a honda cbr125 dual sported?
Small and modern
125cc 4 stroke
fuel injected
6 speed
probably bullet proof


Perfect for the smaller beginner and makes a great toad for your motorhome

for more information go to this thread
http://www.dualsportbc.com/forums/showthread.php?12447-Tomcycles-CBR125R-conversion-to-CBR125DS

 

[Bora20]

Being 50cc would it be classed as a scooter and be exempt from a class six?

Should be, but it depends on a few things.

http://www.icbc.com/registration-licensing/offroad-other/low-powered/moped#

• Limited-speed motorcycle
  
  • Has no more than a 50 cubic cm engine displacement or 1.5 kilowatt motor rating
  • Does not need clutching or shifting after the drive system is engaged
  • Has a maximum speed on level ground of 70 km/h and weighs no more than 95 kilograms, excluding fuel and batteries
  • Must have wheels that are 25.4 cm in diameter or more

 

[tomcycle]

You should spend the few hours and bucks and get a class 6. it will open a lot more opportunities and think of the safety issues.

 

[r_jackson]

Oh I got a class 6, but just thought she might be able to ride that one on the road with a class 5. That 125 looks badass! I never though of going that route. Did you ever put on a high fender on the front? I might just change my plans after looking at that.

 

[tomcycle]

High fender is sitting in the shop and ready to go on, need to make a small mount

Yea this bike is bad ass big time, 13 hp at the rear wheel, actually that might be at the crank

Its a blast to ride around town, just staying with the traffic is like a race, and it will still do over 100kph if you have the time

 

[r_jackson]

I think I'm still going to go for the DT, I really like the 125 though. I think once she gets a bit better that might be the next bike. I have seen how much trouble she has picking up a CRF 230 and for now something lighter would be easier. I just hope she's OK with a kickstart.

 

[tomcycle]

You are going to make you wife learn with a kick start? And then if thats not enough its going to be a 20 year old bike. That OK for us guys, the old school school of how to ride a dirt bike.

I predict a high potential of failure, that could be a good or bad thing but im not going to comment on that.

 

[Randual]

Mrs. Randual started with a scooter for about 1 1/2 years then said one day "I'd Rather have a motorcycle" so I got her on a Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, She passed the skills test then got her D/L, she is ready for something else now not sure what just yet!
This little bike has a low seat height, low gears easy to ride (electric start) and is fun! Now my son has a turn on it once in a while when she is not available to ride it!
I'd recommend the Super Sherpa for sure!
Rand

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

 

[r_jackson]

She was pretty excited about the kick start, we're picking it up tomorrow. She's been riding the 230 for a while, but she's not happy with the height. I've done everything I can to change that but since I don't own it I don't want to carve up the seat foam. I showed her Tom's bike and told her when she's mastered the DT 50 I'll build her one of those. I don't see a failure, she's been on the back of my bike in Baja and wants to ride with me down there. My first dual sport was a Yamaha kick start TDR 250.... My only regret was letting that one go.

 

[r_jackson]

Saw this one online, might have to do it when she outgrows it http://silodrome.com/yamaha-dt50-mx/

 

[timberfalls]

The Yamaha TW200 has a low seat height, electric start, great traction, good value and with a few modifications and gearing adjustments is a pretty good all around dual sport.

 

[r_jackson]

She loves her DT 50!