Minibikes
2008Yamaha PW80
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The 2008 Yamaha PW80 is a lightweight enduro bike designed for young riders and beginners learning off-road skills. Its simple air-cooled 79cc two-stroke engine delivers modest power with reliable kick-start ignition and automatic oil mixing, making it forgiving and easy to maintain. The PW80 is best known as an ideal entry-level trail bike that builds confidence through accessible performance and durability.
- Capacity
- 79.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 3-speed
- Dry weight
- 57.0 kg
- Seat height
- 635 mm
- Power
- 4.7 HP (3.5 kW) @ 5500 RPM
What’s new for the 2008 Yamaha PW80
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4.4 HP (3.2 kW) | 4.7 HP (3.5 kW) @ 5500 RPM |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely as an entry-level youth trail bike for supervised riding on dirt trails, yards, and easy off-road terrain, not for adult transportation or road use.
- Built for
- A simple, forgiving, low-power two-stroke trainer bike with a semi-automatic clutch designed to build confidence rather than deliver performance.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for adult riders, highway or city road use, touring, passengers, or anyone seeking real speed or power.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 79.0 ccm
- Power
- 4.7 HP (3.5 kW) @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 6.3 Nm (0.6 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0825 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 47.0 x 45.6 mm
- Compression
- 6.6:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Yamaha Autolube
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 3-speed
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiple-disc and automatic
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1055 mm
- Overall length
- 1540 mm
- Overall width
- 640 mm
- Overall height
- 880 mm
- Seat height
- 635 mm
- Dry weight
- 57.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 61.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4.90 litres
- Ground clearance
- 185 mm
- Oil capacity
- 0.70 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel tube backbone
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm (monocross)
- Front wheel travel
- 110 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 95 mm
- Trail
- 62 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front brakes diameter
- 95 mm
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes diameter
- 110 mm
- Front tyre
- 2.50-12
- Rear tyre
- 3.00-12
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2002 | 2005 | 2007 | 2008 | 2010 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 79 cc | 79 cc | 79 cc | 79 cc | 79 cc | 79 cc |
| Dry weight | 57 kg | 57 kg | 57 kg | 57 kg | 57 kg | 57 kg |
| Seat height | 635 mm | 635 mm | 635 mm | 635 mm | 635 mm | 635 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 4.9 L | 5 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha PW80?
The 2008 Yamaha PW80 has a Capacity of 79.0 ccm (4.82 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha PW80 have?
The 2008 Yamaha PW80 has a Power of 4.7 HP (3.5 kW) @ 5500 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha PW80 have?
The 2008 Yamaha PW80 has a Gearbox of 3-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha PW80?
The 2008 Yamaha PW80 has a Torque of 6.3 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the Yamaha PW80 weigh?
The 2008 Yamaha PW80 has a Dry weight of 57.0 kg (125.7 pounds).
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