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General moped information
Motorcycle name
Yamaha Why
Year of manufacture
2008
Type
Scooter
Rating
3.0 View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size
49.2 ccm (3.00 cubic inches)
Type of engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Output
3.2 HP (2.3 kW )) @ 6500 RPM
Torque
3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
Compression
7.3:1
Bore x stroke
40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.6 x 1.5 inches)
Ignition
CDI
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
Automatic
Transmission type
Belt (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension
Hydraulic and telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Hydraulic and telescopic fork
Front tire
70/90-16
Rear tire
80/90-16
Front brakes
Single disc
Diameter
220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter
110 mm (4.3 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
73.0 kg (160.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.0440 HP/kg
Seat height
765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1105 mm (43.5 inches)
Overall length
1940 mm (76.4 inches)
Overall width
685 mm (27.0 inches)
Ground clearance
125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase
1294 mm (50.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter
Electric & kick
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