The Unofficial Yamaha CV80 Owner's Guide
Specifications
Engine Specifications
Chassis Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Torque Specifications
Quick Facts
Description | CV80J |
Overall Length | 1,750 mm (68.9 in) |
Overall Width | 670 mm (26.4 in) |
Overall Height | 1,020 mm (40.2 in) |
Seat Height | 757 mm (29.8 in) |
Wheelbase | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
Ground Clearance | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Weight (with Oil and Full Fuel Tank) | 87 kg (191 lb) |
Oil |
Engine | Yamalube 2-stroke engine oil |
Transmission | SAE 10W30 type SE motor oil |
Engine oil tank | 1.1 L |
Transmission | .018 L (periodic); .20 L (total) |
Fuel |
Type | Regular gasoline |
Tank capacity | 4.7 L |
Tire Pressure (Cold) |
Solo Rider | 14 psi (Front); 22 psi (Rear) |
With Passenger | 14 psi (Front); 36 psi (Rear) |

Engine Specifications
Description | CV80J |
Type | Air cooled two-stroke torque induction |
Cylinder & Head |
Arrangement | Forward incline, single |
Displacement | 79 cm3 |
Bore x Stroke | 49.0 x 42.0 mm |
Taper Limit | 0.05 mm (0.002 in) |
Out of Round Limit | 0.01 mm (0.0004 in) |
Cylinder Head Warp Limit | 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) |
Piston |
Size/Measuring Point | 49 mm (1.93 in)/5 mm (0.2 in) |
Clearance | 0.035 ~ 0.040 mm (0.0014 ~ 0.0016 in) |
Oversize | 49.25 mm (1.94 in) 1st; 49.50 mm (1.95 in) 2nd |
Offset | 0 mm/in |
Clutch |
Type | V-belt automatic centrifugal |
Shoe Thickness | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) |
Shoe Spring Free Length | 29.5 mm (1.20 in) |
Transmission |
Type | Constant mesh |
Primary Reduction System | V-belt |
Primary Reduction Ratio | 2.0 : 1 |
Secondary Reduction Ratio | 9.7 : 1 |
Gear Ratios | 52/18 (1st); 47/14 (2nd) |
Main Axle Deflection Limit | 0.015 mm (0.00059 in) |
Drive Axle Deflection Limit | 0.015 mm (0.00059 in) |
Carburetor |
Type (Quantity) | Mikuni VM13SS (1) |
ID Mark | 5G301 |
Main Jet | #110 |
Air Jet | ø 2.5 |
Jet Needle-clip Position | 3x5-2 |
Needle Jet | D-8 |
Cutaway | 2.5 |
Pilot Jet | #50 |
Air Screw Turns Out | 1¼ |
Starter Jet | #45 |
Valve Seat Size | ø 2.0 |
Float Height | 14.5 ± 1 mm (0.57 ± 0.04 in) |
Engine Idling Speed | 1,500 ± 50 RPM |
Reed Valve |
Thickness | 0.2 mm (0.008 in) |
Valve Lift | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) |
Bending Limit | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) |
Autolube Pump |
Colour Code | Yellow |
Minimum Stroke | 0.30 ~ 0.35 mm (0.012 ~ 0.014 in) |
Maximum Stroke | 0.95 ~ 1.10 mm (0.037 ~ 0.043 in) |

Chassis Specifications
Description | CV80J |
Frame Type | Steel tube underbone |
Castor Angle | 27°30' |
Trail | 64 mm (2.52 in) |
Steering System |
Bearing Type | Ball bearing |
Number & Size of Steel Balls | 22 pcs x 3/16 in Upper; 19 pcs x 1¼ in Lower |
Front Suspension |
Type | Bottom Link Fork |
Front Fork Travel | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
Fork Spring Free Length | 170.5 mm (6.7 in) |
Rear Suspension |
Type | Unit swing |
Shock Absorber Travel | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
Spring Free Length | 214.5 mm (8.4 in) |
Shock Absorbers |
Type | Coil spring, oil damper (front and rear) |
Wheels |
Wheel Type | Disc, Front and Rear |
Rim Size/Material | 10 x 2.50/Steel, Front and Rear |
Rim Runout Limit | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) Vertical and Lateral |
Travel | 55 mm (2.2 in) Front; 53 mm (2.1 in) Rear |
Tires |
Type | Tube Type, Front and Rear |
Size | 3.50-10-4PR, Front and Rear |
Brakes |
Front | Drum brake, right-hand operation |
Rear | Drum brake, left-hand operation |
Drum Inside Diameter | 110 mm (4.3 in), Front and Rear |
Lining Thickness/Limit | 4 mm (0.16 in)/2 mm (0.08 in) |
Shoe Spring Free Length | 34.5 mm (1.36 in), Front and Rear |

Electrical Specifications
Description | CV80J |
Voltage | 6V |
Ignition System |
Type | CDI Magneto |
Timing | 16° at 5,000 RPM, 1.8 ± 0.15 mm (0.07 ± 0.006 in) |
CDI |
Model | 13T/Yamaha |
Pick up Coil Resistance (Colour) | 34 Ω ± 10% at 20° (White/Red-Black) |
Charging Coil Resistance (Colour) | 37 Ω ± 10% at 20° (Black/Red-Black) |
Ignition Coil |
Model | C2T4 |
Minimum Spark Gap | 13 kV or more at 400 RPM; 12 kV or more at 8,000 RPM |
Primary Winding Resistance | 1.6 Ω ± 10% at 20° C |
Secondary Winding Resistance | 6.6 KΩ ± 10% at 20° C |
Charging System |
Type | Flywheel magneto |
Model | 13T/Yamaha |
Charging Current (Night) | 1.0 A or more at 3,000 RPM |
Charging Current | 3.5 A or less at 8,000 RPM |
Charging Coil Resistance (Colour) | 0.6 Ω ± 20% at 20° C (White-Black) |
Lighting Voltage | 6.5 V or less at 8,000 RPM; 7.7 V |
Lighting Coil Resistance (Colour) | 0.5 Ω ± 10% at 20° C (Yellow-Black) |
AC Regulator |
Model | SU208Y/Stanley |
No Load Regulated Voltage | 7.5 V |
Allowable Amperage | 8.5 A |
Rectifier |
Model | DE4504/Stanley |
Capacity | 4 A |
Withstand Voltage | 400 V |
Battery |
Model | Yuasa 6N11-2D |
Capacity | 6V, 11 AH |
Specific Gravity | 1.280 |
Electric Starter System |
Type | Constant Mesh |
Starter Motor | SM-7152.Mitsuba |
Starter Motor Output | 0.15 kw |
Brush Overall Length | 5.8 x 10.5 x 11 mm (0.228 x 0.413 x 0.433 in) |
< Limit > | 5 mm (0.197 in) |
Spring Pressure | 300 g (10.581 oz) |
Commutator Dia | ø 23 mm (0.906 in) |
< Limit > | 22 mm (0.866 in) |
Mica Undercut | 0.55 x 1.8 mm (0.022 x 0.071 in) |
Starter Switch | G2MW-D3654/Tateishi |
Amperage Rating | 50 A |
Coil Winding Resistance | 22 Ω ± 10% at 20° C (68° F) |
Spark Plug |
Type | NGK BP6HS |
Gap | 0.6 ~ 0.8 mm (0.024 ~ 0.031 in) |
Horn |
Type (Quantity) | Plain (1) |
Model | MF-6 |
Maximum Amperage | 1.5 A |
Flasher Relay |
Type | Condenser |
Model | FU637SD |
Frequency | 85 cyles/min |
Wattage | 17 W x 2 + 3 W |
Oil Level Switch |
Model | 5G3/Stanley |
Fuel Gauge |
Model | 5G34/Nipponseiki |
Sender Unit Resistance | 7 Ω ± 5 Ω Full; 95 Ω ± 7.5 Ω |
Bulb Wattage/Quantity |
Headlight | 25W/25W x 1 |
Tail/Brake Light | 5.3W/25W x 1 |
Flasher Light | 17W x 4 |
Meter/Pilot Lights | 3W x 5 |
Auxillary Light | 4W x 1 |
Circuit Breaker |
Type | Fuse |
Amperage for Individual Circuit/Quantity | 10 A x 1 Main; 10 A x 1 Reserve |

Torque Specifications
NOTE
To avoid warpage, tighten multi-fastener assemblies in a crisscross fashion in progressive stages until full torque is reached. Specifications assume clean, dry threads. Components should be at room temperature.
UNIT DEFINITIONS
N.m = Newton Meter | kgf.m = kilogram-force/metre | lbf.ft = pound-force/feet
Bolt Science Torque Converter
Engine Part | Size | Pitch | Quantity | N.m | kgf.m | lbf.ft |
Cylinder Head | M7 | 1.00 | 4 | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 |
Spark Plug | M14 | 1.25 | 1 | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 |
CDI Rotor | M12 | 1.25 | 1 | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 |
Magneto Base | M6 | 1.00 | 3 | 8 | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Air Shroud | M6 | 1.00 | 7 | 8 | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Fan | M6 | 1.00 | 3 | 8 | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Oil Pump | M5 | 0.80 | 2 | 4 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
Reed Valve | M6 | 1.00 | 4 | 8 | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Muffler | M8 | 1.25 | 2 | 18 | 1.8 | 13.0 |
Crankcase, Cover | M6 | 1.00 | 4,6 | 8 | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Transmission Drain Bolt | M8 | 1.00 | 1 | 18 | 1.8 | 13 |
Kick Crank | M6 | 1.00 | 1 | 10 | 1.0 | 7.2 |
BCV Mount | M6 | 1.00 | 2 | 8 | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Starter Motor | M6 | 1.00 | 1 | 8 | 0.8 | 5.8 |
One-Way Clutch | M10 | 1.25 | 1 | 30 | 3.0 | 22.0 |
Secondary Sheave | M36 | 1.50 | 1 | 50 | 5.0 | 36.0 |
Chassis Part | Size | Pitch | Quantity | N.m | kgf.m | lbf.ft |
Front Wheel Axle | M10 | 1.25 | 1 | 35 | 3.5 | 25.0 |
Brake Cam Lever | M6 | 1.00 | 1 | 10 | 1.0 | 7.2 |
Front Fender | M6 | 1.00 | 3 | 6 | 0.6 | 4.3 |
Rear Mud Guard | M6 | 1.00 | 2 | 6 | 0.6 | 4.3 |
Front Panel Guard | M6 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 0.6 | 4.3 |
Steering Shaft | M8 | 1.25 | 1 | 34 | 3.4 | 24.0 |
Steering Shaft¹ | M25 | 1.00 | 1 | 30 | 3.0 | 22.0 |
Footrest Board | M6 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 0.6 | 4.3 |
Engine Bracket, Frame | M10 | 1.25 | 2 | 42 | 4.2 | 30.0 |
Engine Bracket, Engine | M12 | 1.25 | 1 | 75 | 7.5 | 54.0 |
Fuel Tank | M6 | 1.00 | 4 | 6 | 0.6 | 4.3 |
Rear Shock, Frame | M10 | 1.25 | 1 | 40 | 4.0 | 29.0 |
Rear Shock, Engine | M12 | 1.25 | 1 | 50 | 5.0 | 36.0 |
Carrier | M8 | 1.25 | 4 | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 |
Rear Wheel Axle | M14 | 1.50 | 1 | 95 | 9.5 | 68.0 |
Rear View Mirror | M10 | 1.25 | 2 | 30 | 3.0 | 22.0 |
Handle Upper Cover | M8 | 1.25 | 2 | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 |
Fuel Sensor | M5 | 0.805 | 4 | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Front Shock, Upper | M8 | 1.25 | 1 | 26 | 2.6 | 19.0 |
Front Shock | M10 | 1.25 | 1 | 50 | 5.0 | 36.0 |
Footrest Brake | M8 | 1.25 | 4 | 15 | 1.5 | 11.0 |
¹ Not sure why this specification is repeated in the service manual.
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