Member classic
1981 Yamaha It
1980s trail / enduro
- Make
- Yamaha
- Model
- It
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 175 cc
- Type
- Air-cooled 2-stroke single
- Owner
- G.W.
Notes & specs
The 1981 Yamaha IT175 is a mid-size IT enduro with pure woods manners from the days before WR branding. This pre-1999 club-era machine delivers lively trail manners and remains a favourite for classic enduro and trail rides. Figures are approximate period claims.
Engine & Drivetrain
- Engine Type
- Air-cooled 2-stroke single
- Power
- ~30–34 hp
- Torque
- Usable trail powerband
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Bore × Stroke
- ~66 × 50 mm
- Compression Ratio
- ~7.5:1
- Fuel System
- Mikuni carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Final Drive
- Chain
Suspension & Brakes
- Front Suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear Suspension
- Monocross monoshock
- Front Brakes
- Drum
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Capacity
- Seat Height
- ~900 mm
- Dry Weight
- ~108–114 kg
- Wet Weight
- ~120 kg
- Ground Clearance
- ~300 mm
- Wheelbase
- ~1410 mm
- Fuel Capacity
- ~9.5 L
