Yamaha Golf Car Drive PTV EFI
Yamaha Golf Car publish no page we could find for this pack: Not checked this session for a live manufacturer product page. This nameplate was superseded by the Drive2 generation in 2017 (see notes) — no current Yamaha product page is expected to exist for it; the existing drive/drive-2 rows are separate, unaudited entities. Checked 28 September 2026.
Last updated: 28 September 2026
Motor and performance
- Turning radius
- 2.8 m (110.2 in.)
- Gas engine
- 4-stroke, Gasoline, OHV
- Top speed
- 31.5 km/h (19.5 mph)
- Drivetrain
- V-belt automatic centrifugal engagement
“Minimum turning radius 2.8 m (110.2 in.)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Engine type 4-stroke, Gasoline, OHV Number of cylinders Single Displacement 357 cm3 Bore x stroke 85 x 63 mm (3.30 x 2.48 in.) Compression ratio 8.1:1 Rated output 8.5 kw (11.4 hp)/3500 rpm Cooling system Forced air-cooled Starting system Starter Ignition system TCI Magneto Spark plug type BPR2ES Spark plug gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in.) Lubrication system Splash Engine oil type YAMALUBE 4-cycle oil or SAE 10W30 Engine oil capacity 1.0 L, 1000 cc (1.0 US qt)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Maximum speed 31.5 km/h (19.5 mph)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Type V-belt automatic centrifugal engagement V-belt width and outer line length 31.0 x 1010 mm (1.20 x 39.76 in.) V-belt wear limit 27.0 mm (1.06 in.) Governor: Type Oil bath flyweight Factory speed setting 19 km/h (12 mph) Differential/reduction gear: Secondary reduction system helical gear Secondary reduction ratio: Forward 11.34:1; Reverse 15.25:1 Differential type bevel gear Lubricant/capacity SAE 90 gear oil/355 cc (355 mL, 0.38 US qt)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
Battery and charging
- Starter battery (gas models)
- BCI group 24, RC: minimum 75 min, CCA: minimum 400A
“Battery: BCI group 24, RC: minimum 75 min, CCA: minimum 400A”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
Size and fit
- Ground clearance
- 110 mm (4.3 in.)
- Overall length
- 2395 mm (94.3 in.)
- Tyre size fitted
- 18 x 8.50–8.00/4 PR
- People it seats
- Two occupants per seat, four occupants maximum
- Overall width
- 1200 mm (47.2 in.)
- Height without the canopy
- 1190 mm (46.9 in.)
- Dry weight, without batteries
- 313 kg (690 lb)
- Wheelbase
- 1640 mm (64.6 in.)
“Minimum ground clearance 110 mm (4.3 in.)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Overall length 2395 mm (94.3 in.)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Front 18 x 8.50–8.00/4 PR Rear 18 x 8.50–8.00/4 PR Rim size: 7.00–I–8.00”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Seating capacity Two occupants per seat, four occupants maximum”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Overall width 1200 mm (47.2 in.)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Overall height (steering height) 1190 mm (46.9 in.)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Dry weight (with suntop, without battery) 313 kg (690 lb)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Wheelbase 1640 mm (64.6 in.)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- Mechanical, internal wet brake
“Brake system Mechanical Type of brake Internal wet”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
Other findings
- Fuel capacity
- 22.0 L (5.8 U.S. Gallons)
- Tire pressure
- 110 kPa, 1.1 kgf/cm2 (16 psi)
“Fuel Tank Capacity 22.0 L (5.8 U.S. Gallons)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
“Tire pressure: 110 kPa, 1.1 kgf/cm2 (16 psi)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-19-17.pdf
Recalls (2)
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,…model year 2016 only, and only the serial range stated.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…the serial range stated only.View recall →