2026 Yamaha PW50 Base

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2026 Yamaha PW50

One of the industry's best-selling mini-bikes, the affordable and renowned PW50 is a fantastic entry-level bike that's helped young riders learn the ropes of motorcycling and have fun-filled first experiences for decades. A fully automatic transmission and adjustable throttle control on the PW50 expands both skills and thrills.

Features may include:

Engine
  • Mikuni VM12SC carb
  • easy access handlebar / dash mounted choke lever
  • good fuel economy
  • crisp throttle response
  • Reed-valve intake system.
  • smooths power delivery
  • widens the power band
  • Single-speed fully automatic transmission.
  • twist the throttle and go!
Chassis/Suspension
  • Class-lowest 485 mm (19.1") seat height
  • creates a handling-enhancing low centre of gravity
  • allows most riders to put both feet on the ground for added confidence
  • 22 mm telescopic front fork with 60 mm (2.4") of travel smooths out the bumps.
  • Dual rear shock suspension with 50 mm (2") of wheel travel
  • Front and rear drum brakes
  • provide strong stopping power
  • hand-operated brake levers are similar to those used on bicycles for familiarity

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Highlights

  • Chilliwack, British Columbia
  • 2026
  • Yamaha
  • PW50 Base
  • Single-speed automatic (no clutch)
  • Available
  • 610 mm (24")
  • 705 mm (27.8")

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Yamaha
  • PW50
  • Base
  • Off-Road
  • 2-stroke, reed-valve, single
  • 49cc
  • Air-cooled
  • 0.36kg-m (2.6 ft-lb)@ 4,500 rpm
  • 40 mm
  • 39.2mm
  • 6.0:1
  • Mikuni VM12SC
  • CDI
  • Kick
  • Single-speed automatic (no clutch)
  • Shaft
  • 26 mm fork
  • Unit swingarm
  • Drum
  • Drum
  • 2.50-10 4PR
  • 2.50-10 4PR
  • 60mm (2.4")
  • 50 mm (2")
  • 1,245 mm (49")
  • 610 mm (24")
  • 705 mm (27.8")
  • 855 mm (33.7")
  • 95 mm (3.7")
  • 475 mm (18.7")
  • 2 litres (0.4 imp. gallons)
  • Wet: 41 kg (90 lb)
  • Team Yamaha Blue