ENGINE -
Air-cooled, 49.4 cc, SOHC, 2-valve, 4-stroke powerplant produces smooth, reliable, novice friendly power
- Easy to use, linear power delivery makes learning to ride fun & easy
- Air cooling for simplicity & reduced maintenance
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Push-button electric starting backed up by an auxiliary manual kick starter.
- Electric starting makes learning to ride more fun
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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
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Mikuni VM12 carburetor.
- Crisp throttle response with good fuel economy
- Easy access handlebar mounted choke lever
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Fully automatic transmission
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and no gears allows young riders to concentrate on developing riding skills
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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
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Easy access, no tools required washable foam air filter
- Reduces maintenance costs
- Reusable design
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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
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CHASSIS -
Rugged round tube, steel frame
- Compact design provides nimble, responsive handling
- Low seat height (585 mm / 23 inch) makes getting on & off easy
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Single I-arm dual shock front suspension
- 60 mm (2.4 inches) front wheel travel
- Grease fitting on selected components
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Adjustable, single shock rear suspension
- 5-position spring preload adjustability
- 51 mm (2 inch) rear wheel travel
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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
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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
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Rugged steel rims fitted with 16" tires
- Steel rims provide excellent durability
- Tire design enhances steering precision, ride comfort & traction
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6 litre fuel tank
- On - off - reserve petcock helps to prevent running out of gas
- Reserve portion of tank is 0.7 litres
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Rugged & roomy floorboards
- Excellent rider foot protection
- Helps reduce mud & water splash
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Aggressive styling
- Aggressive, sporty styling & high fenders are inspired by the mighty YFZ450R
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Chain final drive
- Single adjusting bolt makes chain adjusting easy
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Low maintenance, sealed battery
- Battery is sealed... no need to check electrolyte levels or add distilled water
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SAFETY FEATURES - Keyed ignition lets parents control use
- Adjustable speed limiter screw on throttle housing restricts throttle lever movement to reduce acceleration & top speed.
- 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
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