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This little 250cc dual-sport carried Ari across Wyoming for a CTXP adventure, after which he meticulously disassembled and reassembled it for an episode of The Shop Manual. So, we know how it fits into RevZilla’s history, but what about motorcycling history? Is the DT-1 the most important model in Yamaha’s history? Zack hits the Daily Rider route to discuss.

SPECS:
MSRP (1969): $550-700
Engine: 246 cc two-stroke single cylinder
Measured weight: 260 lb. / 118 kg
Fuel capacity: 2.5 gal. / 9.5 liters
Seat height: 32 in. / 813 mm
Claimed power: 18.5 hp @ 6000 rpm

Read Ari’s article on riding the Yamaha DT-1 on Common Tread! https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread...|_Daily_Rider&utm_content=DR

Zack’s gear:
Merlin Kurkbury jacket: https://rvz.la/3YFEq5z
REAX Cyclone WP Gloves: https://rvz.la/3XfTHJm
Klim K Forty 2 Jeans: https://rvz.la/3xgmDq5
REAX Fulton WP Shoes: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/r...|_Daily_Rider&utm_content=DR
Shoei RF-1400 Helmet: https://rvz.la/3jL0JIr

0:00 Intro
0:59 Our Sponsor Michelin
1:37 Quick Walk-around
2:53 On the Road
15:48 Lover’s Lane
21:45 Zack Avoids Drowning Off-Road!
23:23 Will it Wheelie and can ya back it in?
26:28 Instagram Questions!
31:24 The Daily Rider Leaderboard