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Capacity : 125
Model : DT R & E
Production : 1985 - 1993
Category : (On-Off) Dual Purpose

Yamaha

125 DTR · 1988

A real step forward

Yamaha has always been a leader in the field of trail bikes. Following its first model of this kind, the 250 DT1 of 1970, the XT 500 unleashed an amazing craze, and the successive versions of the DT 125 broke many sales records over the years.

Van de Berk Replica

Bit by bit, the original DT concept benefitted from the lessons learned in competition and - from the stylistic point of view as well as the engineering aspect - became more and more inspired by motocross models. Yamaha rider Van de Berk dominated 125cc motocross in 1987, and new heights were reached with this 125 DTR. Its engine, derived from the road-going TZR, is a compact unit-constructed two-stroke with liquid cooling. The unusual feature was the automatic intake valves mounted directly on the crankcase. The carburetor benefits from a YEIS intake control system and - as a supreme refinement- the DTR is fitted with a rotary valve on the exhaust.

Real Performance Improvement

This permits a genuine improvement in performance by matching the exhaust timing to the engine regime. This system will be seen more often on all the modern high-performance two-strokes. The technologically-minded were delighted; off-roaders were ecstatic, for the DTR also represented real progress in handling. Its classic frame has generous suspension travel, a Monocross layout with bellcranks at the rear and a single damper and a front fork with massive 1.6 inch tubes.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 124cc (565x50mm) water-cooled single-cylinder

Power Rating: 21.3 hp @ 7000 rpm

Valves: two-stroke; automatic intake valves on crankcase; rotary exhaust

Fuel System: 26mm carburetor

Transmission: 6-speed, chain final drive

Suspension: telescopic forks (front); Monocross (rear); travel 10.6/ 5.1 inches

Brakes: disc (front); drum (rear)

Wheels: wire; 21 inch (front); 18 inch (rear)

Weight: 236 lb

Maximum Speed: 77 mph

 

With its generous suspension tmvel, the little 125 DTR benefits from the hard-won lessons of competitive use.

 




Le fichier Moto Passion réalisé par François-Marie Dumas réunit près de deux mille photos accompagnées d'un historique très complet des machines présentées.
Il sera progressivement mis à jour ici et toute information complémentaire est la bienvenue sur info@moto-collection.org.

Cette documentation unique, qui constitue sans doute l'encyclopédie la plus exhaustive jamais écrite sur l'histoire de la moto, a été réalisée avec l'assistance de nombreux spécialistes dont principalement Didier Ganneau, Christophe Gaime, Mick Woollett, Jean Goyard, Bernard Salvat, Christian Rey, Yves Campion, Helmut Krackowizer, Michael Dregni, Michel Montange, etc. que je remercie ici.

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