Dirt bike review of 1981 DT100 from Tanner

By Tanner

As I explained in my bio, my first bike was a 1981 Yamaha dt100. The DT100 was a small dual sport bike that for some reason runs for a very long time. It has a 100cc 2 stroke air cooled engine, dual suspension in the rear, and sometimes features lights, signals, and a horn. The frame is definitely built for the little guys. the seat height is much lower than your average 100cc. Though it it small and has dual suspension, it rides pretty well. This is no a race bike, but it will pull you around. The bike is pretty heavy by today's standards, somewhere around 200lb, but it feels like a feather while riding. The bike has an oil injector, which I found to be a pro. Being a 2 stroke, the power is very exciting in the power band, and frustrating everywhere else. This bike will pop wheelies all day long, but unless you are child sized, the hills will be a problem. This bike is a classic that can do everything on a budget. I bought my bike for $250, and it is still running strong for my friends little brother. If you are looking for a cheap way to get your child into the sport, I would recommend this. Most of the DT100s left are collectors bikes, the bikes that have been used for street or that have never been used. These collector bike are much more expensive. As with all bikes of this age, you are taking a risk when you buy one, you don't know how much longer it will run. This bike is perfect for a small person who rides roads and some dirt, or for a beginner. I hope that this answered some questions and please post your kind comments and further questions.  

specs at a glance.

size-small, OK for anyone under 6'

power-Great in the power band, lacking much torque

suspension-OK for age, not for jumping or fast riding, only has a few inches of travel

weight- 200lb but feels light when riding

reliability-Mine was a first kick start every time, depends on condition.

overall thoughts- Great little beginner bike, take care of it and your little guys can ride in forever.

smaller red bike is DT100.