Easily recognizable thanks to its small size, the Chappy enjoyed a long career lasting nearly 25 years and was offered in several versions.
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- Manufacturer: Yamaha
- Model: Chappy / LB50
- Year: 1994
- Displacement: 70 cc
- Cylinder: 1
- Weight: 76 kg
Its single-cylinder two-stroke engine was available in 50cc and 72cc variants and could be had with one of three transmissions: a 2-speed automatic, 3-speed semi-automatic or 4-speed manual.
This one has the rare 4-speed manual gearbox. She is running fine and is fitted with a 70cc cylinder kit and a Giannelli exhaust system. There were models with or without pedals, with automatic transmission (2 speeds with or without preselection lever), semi-automatic (3 speeds) or manual (4 speeds).
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The Chappy starts with a kick-starter and uses 6-volt electricity produced by a magnetic flywheel and platinum-tipped ignition. It became rare over time. It was appreciated for its large tires , its separate lubrication (very rare at the time on models of this size), its indicators , its unique exhaust, its size and its comfort.
