DT 175

2006 Yamaha DT 175 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2006 Yamaha DT 175 enduro - offroad motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 171 cc (10.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17.5 HP (12.8 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 18.6 Nm (13.7 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 102.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the DT 175 measures 107 kg (236 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.11 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,345 mm (53 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1974 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.