Yamaha IT175

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Yamaha IT175
Manufacturer
Also called IT 175
Production 1977 - 1982
Class Enduro
Predecessor Yamaha YZ175
Engine
Single cylinder, two stroke, air-cooled
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 66.0mm
Compression ratio 7.4:1
Top Speed 70 mph
Spark Plug NGK B10ES '77-78
NGK B9ES '79-81
NGK B9EG '82-83
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
Final Drive Chain: 520x94 ‘77-78[1]
Front Sprocket 12T ‘77-78[1]
Rear Sprocket 41T ‘77-78[1]
Suspension Front: Kayaba forks
Rear: Monoshoks
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 90/90-21
Rear Tire 120/90-18
Wheelbase 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
Length 88.39 inches (2245 mm)
Width 32.52 inches (826 mm)
Seat Height 35.79 inches (909 mm)
Weight 99.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Related Yamaha IT125, Yamaha IT175, Yamaha IT200, Yamaha IT250, Yamaha IT350, Yamaha IT490, Yamaha IT500, Yamaha YZ175
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The Yamaha IT 175 was a 175cc, single cylinder, two stroke, reed valve, motocross motorcycle motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1977 to 1983.


Engine[edit | edit source]

A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 175.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Kayaba forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshoks. The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.

1977 - 1983 Yamaha IT 175[edit | edit source]

1977 - 1983 Yamaha IT 175 1977 - 1983 Yamaha IT 175

The Yamaha IT 175 was first introduced in 1977. The machine is derived from the Yamaha YZ range of competition motocross bikes with modifications for use in competition enduro, hare and hounds and trail riding.

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.