From the Service Manual: This new, attractive YAMAHA 100 YL-2 is a product representing many years of experience in the manufacture and marketing of world famous YAMAHA's motorcycles.
It also features a combination of successful designs adopted from the YAMAHA 80 YG series. The sturdy frame is slightly larger than the YT-1 series frames.
With its impressive styling and high performancde, the rider will be able to enjoy long lasting rider comfort, with servicing as simple as that for the YG-1.
YL2C
| Year | 1968 |
| Engine Class | 100 |
| Model Code | 205 |
| Tank Color(s) | Yellow |
| Country of Sale | USA |
| Bore (MM) | 52 |
| Stroke (MM) | 45.6 |
| Displacement (CC) | 97 |
| BHP @ RPM | 9.5 @ 7,500 |
| Torque (kgm) @ RPM | .94 @ 5,500 |
| Carburetor Model | VM18SC |
| Ignition Type | Magneto |
| Primary Drive Gearing | 3.894 |
| Final Drive Gearing (Sprockets) | 2.187 (35/16) |
| Box Gearing First | 3.077 |
| Box Gearing Second | 1.889 |
| Box Gearing Third | 1.304 |
| Box Gearing Fourth | .963 |
| Fuel Capacity (L) | 8.4 |
| 2 Stroke Oil Tank Capacity (L) | 1.6 |
| Front Tire (stock) | 2.50 X 18 |
| Rear Tire (stock) | 2.50 X 18 |
| Front Brake Type | Drum |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock |
| Rake (degrees) | 63.5 |
| Trail (mm) | 84 MM |
| Overall Width (mm) | 715 MM |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,190 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 100 |
| Spark Plug | NGK B7HZ - BOSCH W5AC |
| Voltage | 12 Volt |
| Battery Spec | MG3-12 |

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