Yamaha PW50 specifications, dimensions and price
Yamaha · Youth minibike
Yamaha PW50
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Class | Youth minibike |
| Engine | 49cc air-cooled 2-stroke; reed-valve induction |
| Displacement | 49cc |
| Bore x stroke | 40.0x39.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel system | VM12 carburetor |
| Transmission | Wet centrifugal automatic |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Front suspension | 26mm telescopic fork |
| Front suspension travel | 2.4 in |
| Rear suspension | Unit swingarm |
| Rear suspension travel | 2.0 in |
| Front brake | Drum |
| Rear brake | Drum |
| Front tire | 2.50-10-4PR |
| Seat height | 18.7 in |
| Wet weight | 90 lb |
| Wheelbase | 33.7 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 25.5° |
| Trail | 2.0 in |
| Fuel capacity | 0.5 gal |
| Ground clearance | 3.7 in |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Length x width x height | 49.0x24.0x27.8 in |
| Warranty | 90 Day (Limited Factory Warranty) |
| Starting MSRP | $1,899 |
| Destination charge | $215 |
Total Motorcycle says an 18.7-inch seat makes the PW50 the ideal choice for even the littlest riders, that the 49cc air-cooled reed-valve two-stroke is tuned for predictable power that gently eases a new rider up the learning curve, and that a single-speed automatic transmission lets the rider twist the throttle and go. Its 2025 page describes a class-lowest 485 mm (19.1-inch) seat height, in that model year's wording, which creates a low center of gravity and allows most riders to put both feet on the ground.
Motocross Hideout says its short wheelbase, low seat and light weight make it the best-handling gas dirt bike at low speeds and in tight areas.
Against the TT-R50E
The PW50 costs the same as the Yamaha TT-R50E, $1,899. But the Yamaha TT-R50E has a three-speed gearbox with an automatic clutch and a four-stroke engine and weighs 38 lb more. The PW50 is the simpler and lighter first bike.
The PW50 suits a very young child on flat ground with an adult nearby. Motocross Hideout's low-speed handling remark is the reason it is used to teach balance and throttle.
Yamaha lists the PW50 at $1,899 plus a small destination charge. The price does not include a helmet, gloves, goggles, boots or a chest protector, which matter more than the bike for a young child. It weighs 90 lb wet.
PW50 against the TT-R50E and CRF50F
Yamaha's own Yamaha TT-R50E and Honda's CRF50F are the two other bikes parents compare.
Yamaha PW50 — specification referenceYamaha’s PW50 technical description identifies Autolube oil injection and enclosed shaft final drive. Keep the oil reservoir filled according to the operator manual; do not apply premix instructions or chain-service advice from another minibike.
The PW50 is Yamaha's first motorbike for the smallest riders: an automatic two-stroke with a seat under 19 inches. Motocross Hideout calls it the best-handling gas dirt bike at low speeds and in tight areas, and Yamaha asks $1,899.
At 90 lb wet the PW50 is small enough that most parents can lift it. The single-speed automatic means the child never has to shift or use a clutch. It is a two-stroke, so it needs premix, and it is the smallest step in Yamaha's ladder, below the TT-R50E. Children usually move up to a bigger bike within a couple of seasons.
The PW50 costs the same as the TT-R50E, $1,899. But the TT-R50E has a three-speed gearbox with an automatic clutch and a four-stroke engine and weighs 38 lb more. The PW50 is the simpler and lighter first bike.
Yamaha lists the PW50 at $1,899 plus a small destination charge. The price does not include a helmet, gloves, goggles, boots or a chest protector, which matter more than the bike for a young child. It weighs 90 lb wet. So a parent can lift it, and it is a two-stroke that needs premix.
A used PW50 is common because children outgrow it within a season or two, so check the throttle, the brakes and the chain. Resale is strong, and Yamaha's TT-R50E at the same list price is the alternative with a gearbox.
Other models in this reference: Yamaha Ténéré 700, Yamaha MT-10.