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Performance of a dt100
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Hello, I have a dt100, it does about 60 mpg ( uk) and tops out about 49 with me on it, i weight about 90 kg. How far off what I could get out if it would you say those current numbers are?
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25 Sep 2022 13:07
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Hi Tunnie.
I see this is an old-ish post, but just stumbled across it so thought I'd add my findings.
I've got a 1975 DT100, when all is running perfectly I can squeeze an indicated 60mph out of it, provided there isn't a headwind! I am 57kg. The bike has a +1mm overbore (doubt that changes much) and is running a chinese carb.
As for fuel consumption, I've not worked it out, but I don't reckon it gets 60mpg.
Based on how easily the bike loses speed on a slight hill, I would say the difference in top speed is probably about right for our difference in weight.
Any purists should stop reading here... I have just bought a DT 125 engine to try and skillfully install (bodge) into my DT100, with a view to putting a 175 cylinder on if I can make the engine fit.
I love the DT100's looks and tiny proportions, but am bored of it's puney output.
I know the usual response to this is buy a bigger bike or go on a diet, but as I'm sure you know, classic DTs are not cheap in the UK, and I don't want to part with the 100. And dieting is not an option, if I lost weight I might be in danger of snapping in two.
I pick up the engine tomorrow, and can't wait to spend hours ignoring my responsibilities, swearing and losing skin from my knuckles in the garage!
I see this is an old-ish post, but just stumbled across it so thought I'd add my findings.
I've got a 1975 DT100, when all is running perfectly I can squeeze an indicated 60mph out of it, provided there isn't a headwind! I am 57kg. The bike has a +1mm overbore (doubt that changes much) and is running a chinese carb.
As for fuel consumption, I've not worked it out, but I don't reckon it gets 60mpg.
Based on how easily the bike loses speed on a slight hill, I would say the difference in top speed is probably about right for our difference in weight.
Any purists should stop reading here... I have just bought a DT 125 engine to try and skillfully install (bodge) into my DT100, with a view to putting a 175 cylinder on if I can make the engine fit.
I love the DT100's looks and tiny proportions, but am bored of it's puney output.
I know the usual response to this is buy a bigger bike or go on a diet, but as I'm sure you know, classic DTs are not cheap in the UK, and I don't want to part with the 100. And dieting is not an option, if I lost weight I might be in danger of snapping in two.
I pick up the engine tomorrow, and can't wait to spend hours ignoring my responsibilities, swearing and losing skin from my knuckles in the garage!
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11 Nov 2022 04:28
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Hi there, thanks for your input on the real life expectable performance. Good luck with the up coming project. It will be interesting to see what you learn from it. All the best Tunnie
11 Nov 2022 05:33
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