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Yamaha Dt 1. Claimed horsepower was 2105 HP 157 KW 6000 RPM. The Yamaha DT-1 was a Single Cylinder Air Cooled Two Stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1969. I got this bike used. The 1966 Montesa Texas Scorpion helped the Japanese discover dirt bikes.
Ive been into motorcycles since I was 16. Light maneuverable two-stroke off-road bikes already existed but. The DT1 was definitely not designed for touring and the frame wasnt set up for carrying loads but it worked fine. 71mph period test Carburetion. The DT-1 he says was one of the best examples of a. Read about Gary and Rick Baults experience of owning and riding a 1968 Yamaha DT-1.
The Yamaha DT is a series of motorcycles and mopeds produced by the Yamaha Motor CorporationModels in the DT series feature an engine displacement of 50 to 400 cc 31 to 244 cu in.
In fact some argue its the most significant motorcycle in Yamahas history the initial production run of 12000 was instantly scooped up and competitors immediately rushed out their takes on the cheap reliable dual-sport. The 1966 Montesa Texas Scorpion helped the Japanese discover dirt bikes. Dual downtube cradle frame538in 13665mm. Ive been into motorcycles since I was 16. In the winter of 1967. Words by Mitch Boehm Editor Publisher of Moto Retro Illustrated.