Yamaha DT50R vs Factory Bike Desert YR50 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha DT50Rstacks up against the Factory Bike Desert YR50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DT50RFactory Bike Desert YR50
Model year20112010
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Torque3 Nm
Weight82 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity1.6 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/90-21 / 110/80-18 90/90-21 / 110/80-18

Yamaha DT50R vs Factory Bike Desert YR50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DT50R and the Factory Bike Desert YR50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DT50R brings 3 hp, while the Factory Bike Desert YR50 counters with its own power figure at 82 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: