2024 Yamaha YFZ50

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2024 YFZ50

Description

Boasting electric start, automatic transmission and parental controls, this model is perfect for riders age 6 and up.

Key Features

Air-cooled, 49.4 cc, SOHC, 2-valve, 4-stroke power plant produces smooth, reliable, novice friendly power 

• Push-button electric starting backed up by an auxiliary manual kick starter. 

• Single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2-valve design 

• Mikuni VM12 carburetor. 

• Fully automatic CVT transmission 

• Maintenance-free capacitor discharge ignition (CDI).

Engine

• Air-cooled, 49.4 cc, SOHC, 2-valve, 4-stroke power plant produces smooth, reliable, novice friendly power

• Easy to use, linear power delivery makes learning to ride fun & easy

• Air cooling for simplicity & reduced maintenance

• Push-button electric starting backed up by an auxiliary manual kick starter.

• Electric starting makes learning to ride more fun

• Single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2-valve design
  
  

• Basic 1- intake valve & 1- exhaust valve cylinder head design

• Utilizes conventional rocker arms & screw-type tappet adjusters for easier maintenance

• Mikuni VM12 carburetor.
  
  

• Crisp throttle response with good fuel economy

• Easy access handlebar mounted choke lever

• Fully automatic transmission

• Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and no gears allows young riders to concentrate on developing riding skills

• Maintenance-free capacitor discharge ignition (CDI)
  
  

• Produces a strong spark for fast starts

• Provides precise ignition timing / mapping for optimum engine performance at all rpms

• Easy access, no tools required washable foam air filter

• Reduces maintenance costs

• Reusable design

• Spark arrestor & catalyzer equipped exhaust system

• Quiet design

• "Cleanable" spark arrestor prevents stray sparks from exiting the exhaust

• Heat shield protects young riders from hot component

Chassis

• Rugged round tube, steel frame

• Compact design provides nimble, responsive handling

• Low seat height (585 mm / 23 inch) makes getting on & off easy

• Single I-arm dual shock front suspension

• 60 mm (2.4 inches) front wheel travel

• Grease fitting on selected components

• Adjustable, single shock rear suspension

• 5-position spring preload adjustability

• 51 mm (2 inch) rear wheel travel

• Dual front drum brakes

• Independent (separate) front & rear braking for enhanced control & terrain-ability

• Hand-operated brake levers are similar to those used on a bicycle for easy familiarity

• Single drum rear brake with handlebar mounted lever style parking brake

• Consistent braking performance

• Hand-operated brake levers are similar to those used on a bicycle for easy familiarity

• Parking brake prevents machine from moving when idling or when parked on uneven surfaces

• Rugged steel rims fitted with 16" tires

• Steel rims provide excellent durability

• Tire design enhances steering precision, ride comfort & traction

• 6 liter fuel tank

• On - off - reserve petcock helps to prevent running out of gas

• Reserve portion of tank is 0.7 liters

• Rugged & roomy floorboards

• Excellent rider foot protection

• Helps reduce mud & water splash

• Aggressive styling

• Aggressive, sporty styling & high fenders are inspired by the mighty YFZ450R

• Chain final drive

• Single adjusting bolt makes chain adjusting easy

• Low maintenance, sealed battery

• Battery is sealed... no need to check electrolyte levels or add distilled water

Safety Features

• Keyed ignition lets parents control use

• Adjustable speed limiter screw on throttle housing restricts throttle lever movement to reduce acceleration & top speed.

• The 2-stage rpm limiter device limits engine rpm. As skills improve, the limiter can be removed & maximum engine rpm will increase from 5,200 rpm to 7,400 rpm making a significant difference in power & performance.

• Power cut-off tether switch with lanyard allows parent or adult supervisor to walk beside the unit while a novice is learning & stop the engine if required