Yamaha DT50MX
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The Yamaha DT50MX is the most common 50cc in the Yamaha DT
series. It superseded the DT50M
when introduced in June 1981 and can easily be identified by its Mono-Cross(MX) rear suspension with a silver painted square-section rear swinging arm. The 'MX' designation was commonly used on Yamaha motorcycles fitted with the 'Mono-Cross' rear suspension, which was the first to employ a single shock absorber. It remained in production largely unchanged until 1996, gaining only a CDI
ignition system and a change to square bodied direction indicator lights in 1986 with the introduction of the 2FN model.
The moped is very common in Scandinavia
where its leasing competitor was the Honda MT50
.
The DT50MX is available in different colours, such as red-black, red-white, blue-yellow, black-purple and white-pink.
It should be noted that the Model year is not necessarily the same as the year of sale or first registration.
Yamaha DT
The Yamaha DT is a series of mopeds and motorcycles produced by the Yamaha Motor Corporation. Models in the DT series feature an engine displacement of . The first DT model, the DT-1, was released in 1968 and quickly sold through its initial 12,000 production run.The DT series was created by Yamaha...
series. It superseded the DT50M
Yamaha DT50M
The Yamaha DT50M was the entry level 50cc in the Yamaha DT series. Production started 1978 and ended 1981.It was a dual purpose street/trail bike aimed at the 16 years age group of moped riders taking their first steps into motorcycling....
when introduced in June 1981 and can easily be identified by its Mono-Cross(MX) rear suspension with a silver painted square-section rear swinging arm. The 'MX' designation was commonly used on Yamaha motorcycles fitted with the 'Mono-Cross' rear suspension, which was the first to employ a single shock absorber. It remained in production largely unchanged until 1996, gaining only a CDI
Capacitor discharge ignition
Capacitor discharge ignition or thyristor ignition is a type of automotive electronic ignition system which is widely used in outboard motors, motorcycles, lawn mowers, chainsaws, small engines, turbine-powered aircraft, and some cars...
ignition system and a change to square bodied direction indicator lights in 1986 with the introduction of the 2FN model.
The moped is very common in Scandinavia
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a cultural, historical and ethno-linguistic region in northern Europe that includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, characterized by their common ethno-cultural heritage and language. Modern Norway and Sweden proper are situated on the Scandinavian Peninsula,...
where its leasing competitor was the Honda MT50
Honda MT50
The Honda MT50 is an off road styled moped, common in Scandinavia and the Netherlands but also sold in other countries like UK and USA, that is more commonly known as the Honda MT5. Some countries had restricted versions designed to be ridden by learners. Its leading competitor was the Yamaha...
.
The DT50MX is available in different colours, such as red-black, red-white, blue-yellow, black-purple and white-pink.
Identification (uk)
| Model | Frame/Engine number | Production code | Model year |
| DT50MX | 5M6-000101 on | 5M6 | 1981 |
| DT50MX | 5M6-020101 on | 5M6 | 1982 |
| DT50MX | 5M6-040101 on | 5M6 | 1983 |
| DT50MX | 5M6-060101 on | 5M6 | 1985 |
| DT50MX | 5M6-065101 on | 5M6 | 1986 |
| DT50MX(2FN) | 5M6-070101 on | 2FN | 1986 onwards |
It should be noted that the Model year is not necessarily the same as the year of sale or first registration.