Yamaha Golf Car Adventurer Sport

The Yamaha Golf Car Adventurer Sport is a golf cart with a stated top speed of 24 km/h (15 mph) and a payload capacity of 392 kg (864 lb).

Last updated: 29 September 2026

What we found

Specifications are published for it, each with its source.
5 recalls or safety notices are matched to it.
1 figure is contradicted by another credible source. Both readings are shown below, and neither is presented as the correct one.

Fuel capacity: 22.0 L (5.8 US gal)
Minimum turning radius: 2.8 m (9.2 ft)
Gas engine: 4-stroke, Gasoline, 60° incline OHV, Single, 357 cm3, 8.5 kw/3500 rpm/11.4 hp, Transistor ignition
Top speed: 24 km/h (15 mph)
Drivetrain: V-belt automatic centrifugal engagement; secondary reduction system helical gear (11.34:1 forward/15.25:1 reverse); bevel gear differential
Steering: Rack and Pinion, 2.8 m/9.2 ft (L.H. and R.H.)
Total payload capacity: 392 kg (864 lb)
Towing capacity: 227 kg (500 lb)

Starter battery (gas models): BCI group 24, RC: minimum 75 min, CCA: minimum 400A

Minimum ground clearance: 139 mm (5.5 in.)
Bed capacity: 136 kg (300 lb)
Overall length: 2765 mm (108.9 in.)
Tyre size fitted: Front 20 x 10-8.00/PR; Rear 20 x 10-8.00/PR; Rim size 8 x 7
Seating capacity: Two occupants per seat
Overall width: 1294 mm (50.9 in.)
Height without the canopy: 1245 mm (49 in.)
Dry weight, without batteries: 316 kg (697 lb)
Wheelbase: 1642.5 mm (64.67 in.)

Brakes: Mechanical drum brake on each rear wheel with self-adjusters; dual internal expanding shoe, leading/trailing shoes (self-adjusting)

Most recalls cover only certain model years, serials or build dates — view each notice to check it against your own unit.

2025-06-05CPSCThe accelerator pedal spring can fail to return to idle when a consumer stops pressing the accelerator pedal, posing a crash hazard.model year 2016, serials JW6 0800101 to 0900149; model year 2017, serials JW6 0900103 to 0900400; model year 2018, serials JW6 0910101 to 0910500.View recall →
2025-02-03United KingdomThe affected products present a risk of injuries as the accelerator pedal return spring may break due to incorrect moulding.model years 2016 to 2018, gas only (JW6), by the serial ranges the annex gives for each year.View recall →
2018-10-10CanadaOn certain golf cars, personal transportation, and specialty vehicles, the accelerator pedal return spring may break.the gas vehicle, code YTF1A, model years 2016 to 2018, in Canada.View recall →
2018-10-03CPSCThe accelerator pedal return spring can break, posing a crash hazard.the gas vehicle, code YTF1A, model years 2016 to 2018 -- serials JW6 800101 to 800600 (2016), JW6 900101 to 900400 (2017), JW6 910101 to 910500 (2018), by serial number on a label under the seat.View recall →
2015-06-30CPSCThe front wheel hubs on the golf cars and PTVs can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander.the 2015 model year, serials JW6-700581 through 700600, alongside five other 2015-2016 Yamaha models named in the same notice.View recall →

Archived document
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-91-14.pdf
Retrieved September 28, 2026
Archived document
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-81-10.pdf
Retrieved September 28, 2026
All Golf Car Models - Starting Primary ID (PID) Numbers and PID Location for All Vehicles (1979~2018) (GC2018-005)Archived document
Source: web.archive.org/web/20211203044542id_/https://www.yamahagolfcar.com/Images/docs/GOLF_CAR_MODEL_V3.pdf
Retrieved September 28, 2026