Scooters
2010Yamaha Why
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The 2010 Yamaha Why is a lightweight 49cc scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking affordable, fuel-efficient transportation. Powered by a simple two-stroke engine with automatic transmission, it excels in city navigation and tight parking situations. The Why is best known for its reliability, easy handling, and practicality for short-distance daily commuting.
- Capacity
- 49.2 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 73.0 kg
- Seat height
- 765 mm
- Power
- 3.2 HP (2.4 kW)
What’s new for the 2010 Yamaha Why
vs the 2009| Spec | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) @ 6500 RPM | 3.2 HP (2.4 kW) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for short urban hops, errands, and light commuting rather than any kind of performance riding.
- Built for
- A humble, economical city runabout with modest two-stroke buzz and no pretensions of speed or sportiness.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger comfortably, or anyone seeking real performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 49.2 ccm
- Power
- 3.2 HP (2.4 kW)
- Torque
- 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m) @ 6250 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0438 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 40.0 x 39.2 mm
- Compression
- 7.3:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric & kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Separate lubrication
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1294 mm
- Overall length
- 1940 mm
- Overall width
- 685 mm
- Overall height
- 1105 mm
- Seat height
- 765 mm
- Dry weight
- 73.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 78.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Unit swing
- Front wheel travel
- 80 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 70 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 70/90-16
- Rear tyre
- 80/90-16
Other
- Color options
- Silver, aubergine black
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 49.00 ccm (2.99 cubic inches) | 49.20 ccm (3.00 cubic inches) | 49.20 ccm (3.00 cubic inches) | 49.20 ccm (3.00 cubic inches) |
| Dry weight | 73.0 kg (160.9 pounds) | 73.0 kg (160.9 pounds) | — | — |
| Seat height | 765 mm (30.1 inches) | 765 mm (30.1 inches) | 765 mm (30.1 inches) | 765 mm (30.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) |
| Color options | — | — | — | Silver, aubergine black |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha Why?
The 2010 Yamaha Why has a Capacity of 49.2 ccm (3.00 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Why have?
The 2010 Yamaha Why has a Power of 3.2 HP (2.4 kW).
What is the torque of the Yamaha Why?
The 2010 Yamaha Why has a Torque of 3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha Why weigh?
The 2010 Yamaha Why has a Dry weight of 73.0 kg (160.9 pounds).
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