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2022 Yamaha PW50
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Key Features

Yamaha PW50 Fully-automatic 50cc 2-stroke engine - The PW50's lightweight 50cc 2-stroke air-cooled engine is designed specifically to suit the needs of new riders. Smooth and responsive, the fully-automatic gearbox brings rider-friendly "twist-and-go" performance – and its uncomplicated technology makes this lightweight mini-bike easy to maintain.
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Fully-automatic 50cc 2-stroke engine

The PW50's lightweight 50cc 2-stroke air-cooled engine is designed specifically to suit the needs of new riders. Smooth and responsive, the fully-automatic gearbox brings rider-friendly "twist-and-go" performance – and its uncomplicated technology makes this lightweight mini-bike easy to maintain.

Yamaha PW50 Easy-to-adjust throttle limiter - To make sure that parents have total control over the PW50’s performance, there’s a simple throttle limiter mechanism. By adjusting a screw you can reduce or increase throttle movement to match the rider’s experience and ability.
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Easy-to-adjust throttle limiter

To make sure that parents have total control over the PW50’s performance, there’s a simple throttle limiter mechanism. By adjusting a screw you can reduce or increase throttle movement to match the rider’s experience and ability.

Yamaha PW50 Low seat height and user-friendly controls - With its low seat height of only 475 mm and a comfortable and relaxed riding position, new riders will feel instantly confident on the PW50. The handlebar layout is similar to a bicycle's, with the back brake operated by the left hand and front brake by the right – making it easy for the youngest beginners. Just twist the throttle and the fun begins!
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Low seat height and user-friendly controls

With its low seat height of only 475 mm and a comfortable and relaxed riding position, new riders will feel instantly confident on the PW50. The handlebar layout is similar to a bicycle's, with the back brake operated by the left hand and front brake by the right – making it easy for the youngest beginners. Just twist the throttle and the fun begins!

Yamaha PW50 Lightweight handling and compact dimensions - Weighing just 41kg, the PW50 is the lightest and most compact mini-bike in the Yamaha range. Equipped with grippy 10 inch tyres at the front and rear, and with 60mm front suspension travel and 50mm rear travel, the compact chassis delivers easy and agile handling – making this mini motorcycle the ideal introduction to off-road riding.
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Lightweight handling and compact dimensions

Weighing just 41kg, the PW50 is the lightest and most compact mini-bike in the Yamaha range. Equipped with grippy 10 inch tyres at the front and rear, and with 60mm front suspension travel and 50mm rear travel, the compact chassis delivers easy and agile handling – making this mini motorcycle the ideal introduction to off-road riding.

Yamaha PW50 Easy to own, simple to maintain - Just about every feature has been designed to make the PW50 fun to ride, easy to own and simple to maintain. The fully-enclosed shaft drive system is clean and quiet, which – together with its separate 2-stroke oil tank and low maintenance design – makes this legendary little motorcycle the obvious choice for new riders and their parents.
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Easy to own, simple to maintain

Just about every feature has been designed to make the PW50 fun to ride, easy to own and simple to maintain. The fully-enclosed shaft drive system is clean and quiet, which – together with its separate 2-stroke oil tank and low maintenance design – makes this legendary little motorcycle the obvious choice for new riders and their parents.

Yamaha PW50 Separate 2-stroke oil tank - To make ownership easy and minimise routine maintenance, the PW50 features a separate 2-stroke oil tank mounted behind the front number plate that carries 300 cc of lubricant – enough for multiple tanks of fuel. Its see-through plastic body makes it easy to keep an eye on the level, and this system means that you can use ‘straight’ non-premix fuel in the petrol tank.
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Separate 2-stroke oil tank

To make ownership easy and minimise routine maintenance, the PW50 features a separate 2-stroke oil tank mounted behind the front number plate that carries 300 cc of lubricant – enough for multiple tanks of fuel. Its see-through plastic body makes it easy to keep an eye on the level, and this system means that you can use ‘straight’ non-premix fuel in the petrol tank.

Yamaha PW50 Strong 3-spoke steel wheels - Although it weighs only 41kg, this is a tough little motorcycle is designed to deliver many years of fun. Its 3-spoke 10-inch steel wheels are strong and easy to clean – and for plenty of grip, the PW50 runs on chunky 2.5 inch wide off-road tyres.
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Strong 3-spoke steel wheels

Although it weighs only 41kg, this is a tough little motorcycle is designed to deliver many years of fun. Its 3-spoke 10-inch steel wheels are strong and easy to clean – and for plenty of grip, the PW50 runs on chunky 2.5 inch wide off-road tyres.

Yamaha PW50 Light and strong motocross-style bodywork - The PW50 may be the smallest bike in the Yamaha Off Road line-up, but it still comes with all the style and good looks of the larger YZ race bikes. The bodywork is tough and lightweight, and the Icon Blue fuel tank, side panels and fenders feature race-inspired graphics.
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Light and strong motocross-style bodywork

The PW50 may be the smallest bike in the Yamaha Off Road line-up, but it still comes with all the style and good looks of the larger YZ race bikes. The bodywork is tough and lightweight, and the Icon Blue fuel tank, side panels and fenders feature race-inspired graphics.

Yamaha PW50 Yamaha design, quality and reliability - When you buy a Yamaha you can be confident that you are getting a premium product with outstanding quality and reliability as standard. The PW50 has been in production for over 40 years, with many being passed down to the next generation of riders.
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Yamaha design, quality and reliability

When you buy a Yamaha you can be confident that you are getting a premium product with outstanding quality and reliability as standard. The PW50 has been in production for over 40 years, with many being passed down to the next generation of riders.

Yamaha PW50 High-level exhaust with heatshield - Check out the exhaust and you can see another example of how Yamaha’s engineers have gone to great lengths to enhance safety and convenience. Featuring a heat shield for added protection, this lightweight pipe is routed close to the engine for extra ground clearance and improved protection.
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High-level exhaust with heatshield

Check out the exhaust and you can see another example of how Yamaha’s engineers have gone to great lengths to enhance safety and convenience. Featuring a heat shield for added protection, this lightweight pipe is routed close to the engine for extra ground clearance and improved protection.

For over 40 years the PW50 mini motorcycle has introduced children and their parents to the joy and excitement that comes with riding off-road. And along the way this little Yamaha has helped to make some fantastic family memories that will last a lifetime – making the PW50 so much more than a kids’ fun bike. Everything about the legendary PW50 is designed to make riding easy and enjoyable. There’s a throttle limiter that lets you adjust the top speed, and the compact chassis with plush suspension and low seat height ensure a comfortable ride with lightweight handling. The zippy, fully-automatic 50cc engine delivers smooth acceleration – and the shaft drive and separate 2-stroke oil tank make maintenance simple. Designed to fit into the back of car or small van, the compact and lightweight PW50 is easy to transport. And with its Yamaha build quality this premium kids’ bike will give years of family fun! At a glance: - Fully-automatic 50cc 2-stroke engine - Easy-to-adjust throttle limiter - Low seat height and user-friendly controls - Lightweight handling and compact dimensions - Easy to own, simple to maintain - Separate 2-stroke oil tank - Strong, 3-spoke, 10 inch steel wheels - Light and strong motocross-style bodywork - Yamaha design, quality and reliability

Engine

ENGINE TYPE
Reed valve, Single cylinder, Air-cooled, 2-stroke
DISPLACEMENT
49cc
BORE X STROKE
40.0 mm x 39.2 mm
COMPRESSION RATION
6.0 : 1
LUBRICATION
Separate lubrication
FUEL SUPPL
Mikuni VM12/1
CERTIFICATION
Other
CLUTCH
Wet, centrifugal automatic
GEARBOX
Automatic
FINAL DRIVE
Shaft
IGNITION
CDI
STARTING
Kick

Chassis

FRAME
Steel tube backbone
FRONT SUSPENSION
Telescopic forks
FRONT SUSPENSION STROKE
60 mm
FRONT BRAKE
Drum
REAR SUSPENSION
Unit Swing
REAR SUSPENSION STROKE
50 mm
REAR BRAKE
Drum
FRONT TYRE
2.50-10 4PR
REAR TYRE
2.50-10 4PR

Dimensions

LENGTH
1,245 mm
WIDTH
610 mm
HEIGHT
705 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE
95 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT
41 kg
USABLE TANK VOLUME
2.0 litres
WHEELBASE
855 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
475 mm

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