1978 Yamaha DT100 - 2-Page Vintage Motorcycle Ad

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1978 Yamaha DT100 - 2-Page Vintage Motorcycle Ad
Original, Vintage Magazine advertisement
Page Size: Approx. 8" x 11" (21 cm x 28 cm) each page
Condition: Good
Yamaha discovered it two years ago.
Since that time, innumerable sightings have
been reported on
trails and highways
throughout the
western hemisphere.
Its official desig-
nation is the Yamaha
TTT
DT100, an inter- GT80 DTioo DT125
mediate-size dual-purpose motorcycle that fills
the gap between mini and full-size.
The DTlOO’s nimble, easy-to-handle size
is just right for both adults and kids. Especially
youngsters who have reached that awkward
age—you know, too big for a mini and not
quite big enough for a big bike.
And despite its dimensions, the DTIOO is
every bit as tough and dependable as the rest
of the DT line. It sizes up
tu
this way:
The strong, hardworking,
'“A
99cc two-stroke engine has Yamaha’s
unique reed valve Torque Induction for
plenty of pull in the low end and throughout
the poweiband. A versatile 5-speed trans-
mission makes exceptionally efficient use
of that power.
For steady, precise handling both on the
road and in the rough,
the long travel front
forks have full-size oil
damped shock absorb-
ers complete with
motocross tuning—a
ground clearance; and
Autolube, which auto-
matically (and econom-
ically) adjusts the
fuel/oil mixture to
engine load and speed.
comfortable complement to the
adjustable, long-travel rear
shocks.
There’s a light, low-
center-of-gravity, moto-
cross-type frame; a
center mount exhaust
system for greater
Put all that together and the mid-size
DT100 is as complete a dual-purpose bike as
you’ll find anywhere.
There’s not a thing missing.
YAMAHA
When you know how they’re built.
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