30,000 miles on a Yamaha YB100 - the definitive review !

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YAMAHA YB100 - FULL SPEC BELOW
This is what we have all been waiting for - a 30,000 mile review of the YB100. After searching for any kind of review I decided to do my own!!
Every time I have tried to look on line for a “Review” of the YB100, on RU-vid all I can see are “For Sale” ads and some crazy racing type videos from India where the YB is still very popular.
In production for many years, a main prong of its popularity is the quality of build and the “bomb proof” engine.
Admittedly, when I decided to do this video, it was going to be a bit of a “spoof” on the big bike reviews, but nevertheless, at least now, there is some sound information about the YB100 in usage and performance.
First registered in 1988, when I bought the bike it had 19k miles on the clock and now it has nearly 31,000. I have never seen a 30,000 mile review of a motorcycle before, let alone a 100cc 2-stroke so that should be something pretty unique to start with!!
I mostly ride this bike with the Wiltshire Whizzers (see on Facebook) - a group of guys from the NACC / EACC who enjoy riding small engine bikes and here I must say a huge thank you to my two great mates, Steve Hoffmann and Geoff Brooks without whose technical prowess, this little bike would have been unrideable - they've got me out of a few holes it has to be said!!
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INFO
Model - YB100 Deluxe
Made in JAPAN
1988
Cost new - C£580
I paid £650 in 2011
Value now - maybe £2000?
Air cooled single cylinder 2 stroke engine - 97cc
Four speed transmission with manual clutch
Separate Oil Tank
HP / Torque - performance = 8HP
Tank size - 8.6 litre
Tank Range about 135 miles
Reserve fuel tank 1.3 litres
Fuel consumption 82mpg / 3L/100km
Two Stroke Oil consumption - about 1litre every 600 miles / 900km
Oil level in the 1.2 litre tank can be checked through the built-in sight glass.
Wheels - 18 inch spoked
Dry weight - 85kg
Side and Centre Stand as standard
6 volt electrics
Kick start
Tyre Pressure Rear 28psi(1.93 bar) / Front 21psi (0.06 bar)
Instruments - Speedometer, Mileometer, oil light
Seat height - 785mm
Rear Shocks - not original
.....if anyone would like to add more useful info about the YB100 please send it in a comment!!

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@neilmackinnon3371 Год назад

Some years ago my son decided to join me on powered two wheels, he had no money so we bought a pile of bits of varying age from a guy in Cheddar and from that I built a Honda CG125. Once running we discovered it was a 1980's engine, with a 1970's generator, in other words 6 volts. One ride at night (up and down Cheddar Gorge) convinced my son that an aftermarket LED headlamp bulb was required.... that did the trick. He stopped riding a little while before his CBT ran out but the Honda is still in my garage and I have carried out a substantial rebuild after it was left, unused, outside his flat for a year or three. As for 'high' mileage. I am the second owner of my 2015 VStrom 650, I got it, just before lockdown at a very good price as it had 24,000 miles on the clock and was therefore considered VERY high mileage. It now has 42,500 and runs like clockwork.... and is worth more than I paid for it. 👍

@peter7624 Год назад

It's a shame that more people haven't discovered the joys of smaller bike ownership, they're more fun than huge heavy machines. The little YB's are particular gems, utterly reliable and great performance for their size. I had the 50 and later the SS100 Honda, also a great little machine. Great video Rob, keep 'em coming!

@adamwoods1635

Thank you for your small bike content. I find them great fun to watch and you have inspired me to do some trips on my 40000 mile yamaha rxs 100.

@volt8684

Sound reminds me so much of my Fsie 49 yrs ago. Did 20k miles in a year. Wouldn’t go up hills in the end. My dad and uncle owned an engineering shop. Rebore kit fitted to 80cc and would easily attain 60mph.. in the day it was my first love😂. Love 2 strokes so simple. Looked after my daughters several 2 stroke scooters. One of my fave all time bikes was my suzuki t250 hustler. That was as fast as my mates triumph 650. Loving your series. I’ve owned honda 125s for commuting to work most my adult life but now retired and have a vstrom650. Miss my little bikes though

@markhinde6187 Год назад

Great post, takes me back 40 years when I had one, it was a second bike that I used for work, and I have fond memories of it, my kids would take it in turns to sit on the tank and hold the crossbar and I would slowly take them up and down the backstreet, probably get locked up for it now, but back then it was fun, great post

@dingnextstop

Hi Rob, great to see a surviving 2 stroke from our bygone days, I raced a Bantam in the early 1970’s then onto a Greeves Silverstone… always loved 2 strokes and of course the smell of Castro R… ! Great video!

@walt7518 Год назад

Great to hear one again, took me back 45 years when I had one. I forgot about the lighting until you mentioned, but now recall everything dimming when stopping at junctions and the indicators slowing down! Mine used to misfire after riding in the rain and that was water in the carb, but as I recall the float bowl was held on by a clip so easy to pop off and tip the water out... I always thought the gearing was naff, 4 speed with a huge gap between 3rd and 4th. I managed around 8,000 miles in a year commuting to Salisbury and riding around Wiltshires finest lanes.

@thecobra4530 Год назад

Great review of this classic machine. I had the earlier model YB100, a 1976 one back in the mid eighties, it was totally reliable and a sweet machine to ride. The early version had only a single speedo and different tank, side panels and handlebars but the engine and all else the same as your bike. Buddy of mine at that time had a YB80 which was very similar to the 100 but they must have been poor sellers as i've not seen one of them since so they must be as rare as rocking horse droppings. BTW great vids of the trip around Ireland, really enjoyed them. Keep up the great vids 🙂

@MrBeracah

Hi rob I and two other friends went round all the coast of Ireland in three days one Easter in aid of a charity. I can imagine the suffering you must have endured doing it on the YB. Thks for a fun video.

@jimhedley7459 Год назад

Great stuff Rob ,I had a Yamaha DT100 in 1981 and loved it , I’m a bike addict and currently my small bikes are Honda monkeybike , 5 speed , 2 groms 5 speed and 4 benelli tnts , their all a riot , very impressed with the yb100 doing such a good job , luckily for you. obviously don’t weigh much and give theYB an easy time , big miles small bike equals big smiles 🏍🏍👍👍

@paulr9572 Год назад

Had a Yamaha RSX100 back in the day, which I used for commuting in London. Brilliant little thing. 12bhp, would do an indicated 70mph and was faster from the lights than any car! I guess emissions laws mean that the days of nippy two strokes are over sadly.

@alanlake5220 Год назад

Had a YB100 back in about 1978, great little bike, and a lot of fun exploring the back roads .

@davidmatthews3093 Год назад

My everyday bike is a Suzuki DR125, I love it. There’s something special about small bikes every ride is an adventure. I’m going out later to visit a bike shop about 40 miles away and I’m taking the 125, I could take my 500X or one of my cars but by taking the little Suzuki even a little trip becomes an adventure.

@simmov6

Bought a brand new RS100 in blue in 1976 fresh out of school and did 36,000 miles in 3 years. Avill’s of Northampton supplied, was a great team. Decoke regularly and keep an eye on points gap and spark plug plus chain stretch and it proved indestructible. Used to attend the Lombard RAC rally racing through forests at night across Wales, the Lakes and Borders when not attending bike events from Brands to Knockhill and Oliver’s Mount. A two helmet top box made it unstable mixing with faster traffic and trucks so downsized to soft luggage (I did only weigh 8 stone at the time 😂).

@MrVinnyh Год назад

Hi Rob enjoyed the first parts of the NC500 adventure + watching this and your club run! Lets say I have done the NC a few times on your favorit BMW's both 650 single 800 twin & 1200 boxer. best of which was the 800 power to get out trouble but not the half cwt, 650 is a Rotax with about much get up and go as Fart in the wind! I am contemplating doing the the NC500 on a 272cc MP3 scooter next year,

@kevinsumner9257 Год назад

Great stuff Rob. It seems like a grown up version of the Yamaha Fs1-e I had as a lad in 74-76..... 12,000 miles in 2 years on that with no probs. I did many 200 miles per day trips in bloody awful weather. Had to stop in bus shelters in the rain with my socks drying out on the exhaust pipe whilst I got the plug connection dry too, and that was in the summer!! Very best of luck on your trip up north with "blue skies" as they say at the airport, I'll be watching with interest (from south Devon or I'd have ridden some of the trip with you on my Kawasaki W800). 🏍👍Subscribed too ;-)

@ledzeproberts2111 Год назад

That's a beauty, love the crispy 2 stroke sound 😂😂

@oxfordgreenbus Год назад

Lovely part of the world, have to agree the YB1OO is a sturdy machine having owned a 1974 model in blue, also the YG1 80 which unfortunatly came to grief on a sharp downhill bend in Cornwall. Still enjoy the small bike slow enough not to get into too much trouble ride. Well done.