DT 175 MX

1980 Yamaha DT 175 MX Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1980 Yamaha DT 175 MX utilizes a 171 cc (10.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16 HP (11.7 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 93.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the DT 175 MX measures 109 kg (240 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.81 kg per horsepower). The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 105 km/h (65 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1978 to 1982, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.