than the saddle of a TZR50. The TZR50’s superbike feel starts with its foxeye
lights, lightweight alloy wheels, sports exhaust and full aerodynamic bodywork.
Up close there’s exquisite detailing, from the alloy footrests to the R1-style
analogue tachometer with separate LCD speedo. Big disc brakes front and rear
work with the beautifully engineered left-foot gearchange linkage that connects
you to six perfectly-spaced ratios. Linking long, sweeping curves is especially
satisfying on the TZR50 thanks to the extra stability of its 17inch wheels. The
TZR50 weighs just 114kg, so manoeuvring it is child’s play. There’s no doubting
the quality of Yamaha engineering. And there’s no question that, just like a
Yamaha R6 or R1, the TZR50 is 100% pure motorcycle.
Features -
Full supersports-style ‘foxeye’ bodywork
Liquid-cooled two-stroke 50cc engine
Slick six-speed manual gearbox
17-inch wheels and disc brakes front and rear
Dual seat with passenger grabhandle and flipout alloy footpegs
Analogue revcounter with separate digital instrument panel
Engine -
Engine type Liquid cooled 2 stroke single cylinder
Displacement 49.7 cc
Bore x stroke 40.3 x 39.0 mm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Maximum power 2.0 kW @ 6,250 rpm
Maximum torque 2.87 Nm @ 5.500 rpm
Lubrication system Separate lubrication
Fuel System PHBN 16
Ignition system CDI
Starter system Electric
Transmission system Constant mesh 6 speed
Fuel tank capacity 14.0 L
Chassis -
Front suspension system Telescopic fork
Front travel 130 mm
Rear suspension system Swingarm
Rear travel 31 mm
Front brake Disc, Ø 280 mm
Rear brake Disc, Ø 220 mm
Front tyre 100/80-17
Rear tyre 130/70-17
Dimensions -
Length 2,002 mm
Width 689 mm
Height 1,105 mm
Seat height 815 mm
Wheel base 1,341 mm
Minimum ground clearance 151 mm
Wet weight 128 kg