Scooters
1989Yamaha LB 70 Chappy
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The 1989 Yamaha LB 70 Chappy is a lightweight two-stroke scooter designed for urban commuters and novice riders seeking affordable, economical transportation. Its compact 65cc engine delivers modest performance with a top speed of 72 km/h, making it ideal for city riding and short-distance travel. Known for reliability and low maintenance, the Chappy represents practical Japanese engineering for everyday mobility.
- Capacity
- 65.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 73.0 kg
- Seat height
- 710 mm
- Power
- 4.8 HP (3.5 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's designed for short, playful runs around a yard, campsite, or quiet neighborhood rather than any serious transportation task.
- Built for
- The Chappy has a charming, go-kart-like personality with its knobby small wheels, monoshock rear, and simple automatic clutch making it approachable and unintimidating.
- Not ideal for
- It is not suitable for anyone wanting real speed, highway travel, long-distance comfort, or carrying a passenger.
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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Engine
- Capacity
- 65.0 ccm
- Power
- 4.8 HP (3.5 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 70 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 5.9 Nm (0.6 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 3.00 litres/100 km (33.3 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0658 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 5.8:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- mechanical
- Lubrication system
- Autolube
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- automatic constant mesh
Performance
- Top speed
- 72.4 km/h (45.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1050 mm
- Overall length
- 1565 mm
- Overall width
- 665 mm
- Overall height
- 925 mm
- Seat height
- 710 mm
- Dry weight
- 73.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 3.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 1.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- CrMo steel
- Front suspension
- standard forks
- Rear suspension
- monoshock
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 4.00-8-4PR
- Rear tyre
- 4.00-8-4PR
Other
- Color options
- yellow
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha LB 70 Chappy?
The 1989 Yamaha LB 70 Chappy has a Capacity of 65.0 ccm (3.97 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha LB 70 Chappy have?
The 1989 Yamaha LB 70 Chappy has a Power of 4.8 HP (3.5 kW).
What is the torque of the Yamaha LB 70 Chappy?
The 1989 Yamaha LB 70 Chappy has a Torque of 5.9 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.4 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha LB 70 Chappy weigh?
The 1989 Yamaha LB 70 Chappy has a Dry weight of 73.0 kg (160.9 pounds).
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