Yamaha entered the three wheeler market in 1980. While Honda was making subpar 4 stroke ATCs. Yamaha started with 125cc recreational three wheeler that would remain the foundation of their line through 1985, the YT125 featured a 2 stoke engine with sealed airbox with snorkel intake, an autolube oil injection system, and featured a narrow tunnel above the engine that was advertised to make the machine easier to keep stable in precarious situations. Advertising pointed out the durability of the tires, at a time when Honda ATCs were still known for relatively weak low-pressure balloon tires. [1]
Yamaha followed the YT125 with the introduction of the YT175 in 1982.
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1980-1985 |
| Class | Recreation ATC |
| Engine | 123 cc (7.5 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 56 x 50 |
| Compression ratio | 6.4:1 |
| Top speed | <30 Mph |
| Torque | 7.2 ft-lbs@5000rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Auto-clutch 5-speed Chain Final Drive |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Suspension | None |
| Brakes | Front: None Rear: Drum |
| Tires | 22 x 11 x 8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.1 |
| Dimensions | L: 69.7 W: 39.2 |
| Seat height | 27.2 |
| Weight | 243 (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8gal |
| Related | $1049 MSRP |
| Footnotes /references [2] | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1982-1983 |
| Class | Recreation ATC |
| Engine | 171 cc (10.4 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 66 x 50 |
| Compression ratio | 6.0:1 |
| Top speed | 50 Mph |
| Torque | 12.3 ft-lbs@5500rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Auto-clutch 5-speed Chain Final Drive |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork |
| Brakes | Front: Drume Rear: Enclosed Disc |
| Tires | 22 x 11 x 8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.5 |
| Dimensions | L: 68.9 W: 39.2 |
| Seat height | 27.2 |
| Weight | 262 (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8gal |
| Oil capacity | 1.4q |
| Related | $1299 MSRP |
| Footnotes /references [3] | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1983-1984 |
| Class | Utility ATC |
| Engine | 196.3 cc (11.98 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 67 x 55.7 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Top speed | <40 Mph |
| Torque | 10.6 ft-lbs@5000rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Auto-clutch 5-speed Shaft Final Drive |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork w/100mm Travel |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Enclosed |
| Tires | 25 x 12 x 9 Disc |
| Wheelbase | 44.2 |
| Dimensions | L: 70 W: 41.3 |
| Seat height | 27.8 |
| Weight | 271 (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4gal |
| Oil capacity | 1.6q |
| Related | $1449 MSRP |
| Footnotes /references [4] | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1983-1985 |
| Class | Recreation ATC |
| Engine | 196 cc (12.0 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 67 x 55.7 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Top speed | <40 Mph |
| Torque | 10.5 ft-lbs@5000rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Auto-clutch 5-speed w/Reverse Chain Final Drive |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Suspension | None |
| Brakes | Front: Drume Rear: Enclosed Disc |
| Tires | Front: 22 x 8 x 10 Rear: 22 x 11 x 8 |
| Wheelbase | 44.2 |
| Dimensions | L: 70.7 W: 39.0 |
| Seat height | 27.8 |
| Weight | 271 (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.2gal |
| Oil capacity | 1.6q |
| Related | $1399 MSRP |
| Footnotes /references [5] | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1983-1985 |
| Class | Recreation ATC |
| Engine | 223 cc (13.6 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 70 x 58 |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Top speed | <40 Mph |
| Torque | 12.2 ft-lbs@5500rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Auto-clutch 5-speed Shaft Final Drive |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork Rear: Monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Enclosed Disc |
| Tires | 22 x 11 x 8 |
| Wheelbase | 45.3 |
| Dimensions | L: 71.1 W: 40.2 |
| Seat height | 28.3 |
| Weight | 317.5 (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38gal |
| Oil capacity | 1.6q |
| Related | $1849 MSRP |
| Footnotes /references [6] | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1984 |
| Class | Recreation ATC |
| Engine | 59 cc (3.6 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 44 x 39.2 |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Top speed | >30 Mph |
| Torque | 3.6 ft-lbs@5000rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Auto-clutch Single Speed Shaft Final Drive |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork |
| Brakes | Front: None Rear: Drum |
| Tires | 15 x 7 x 6 |
| Wheelbase | 33.9 |
| Dimensions | L: 51.2 W: 29.7 |
| Seat height | 19.3 |
| Weight | 110 (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.06gal |
| Oil capacity | 0.85q |
| Related | $599 MSRP |
| Footnotes /references [7] | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1985-1986 |
| Class | Sport ATC |
| Engine | 246 cc (15.0 cu in) Liquid-cooled two-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 68 x 68 |
| Compression ratio | 7.7:1 |
| Top speed | <55 Mph |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Manual clutch 5-speed Chain Final Drive |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork Monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Disc |
| Tires | Front: 25 x 8 x 12 Rear: 22 x 11 x 8 |
| Wheelbase | 52.7 |
| Dimensions | L: 74 |
| Seat height | 29.5 |
| Weight | 315 (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.2gal |
| Oil capacity | 1.10q |
| Related | $2249 MSRP |
| Footnotes /references [8] | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1986 |
| Class | Recreation ATC |
| Engine | 223 cc (13.6 cu in) Air-cooled four-stroke single |
| Bore / stroke | 70 x 58 |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Top speed | >50 Mph |
| Torque | 12.2 ft-lbs@5500rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | Auto-clutch 5-speed w/Reverse Shaft Final Drive |
| Frame type | Steel |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork Monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Enclosed Disc |
| Tires | 22 x 11 x 8 |
| Wheelbase | 45.3 |
| Dimensions | L: 71.1 W: 40.2 |
| Seat height | 28.3 |
| Weight | 326 (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.38gal |
| Oil capacity | 1.6q |
| Related | $2919 MSRP |
| Footnotes /references [9] | |