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Yamaha Golf Car G5A Sun Classic

The Yamaha Golf Car G5A Sun Classic is a golf cart with a load capacity of 250 kg (550 lb).

Last updated: 28 September 2026

Motor and performance

Turning radius
3,000 mm (118 in)

“Turning radius 3,000 mm (118 in)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Gas engine
Wet sump; engine oil 1.1 L (1.0 Imp qt, 1.2 US qt), SAE 10W30 type SE or SF motor oil; fuel tank 18 L (4.0 Imp gal, 4.8 US gal), unleaded regular gasoline only; TCI ignition; spark plug BR4ES (NGK), gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)

“Lubrication system Wet sump Engine oil capacity 1.1 L (1.0 Imp qt, 1.2 US qt) Oil required SAE 10W30 type SE or SF motor oil Fuel tank capacity 18 L (4.0 Imp gal, 4.8 US gal) Fuel required Unleaded regular gasoline only Ignition system TCI Spark plug type BR4ES (NGK) Spark plug gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Drivetrain
Automatic variable-pitch V-belt transmission, Double reduction helical gear 13.65 : 1

“Transmission system Automatic variable-pitch V-belt transmission, Double reduction helical gear 13.65 : 1”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Battery and charging

Starter battery (gas models)
Group 24 (RC: minimum 70 min, CCA: minimum 300A)

“Battery Group 24 (RC: minimum 70 min, CCA: minimum 300A) (Note: The positive terminal must be in the top right corner of the battery top to allow proper installation.)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Size and fit

Overall length
2,736 mm (107.7 in)

“Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,736 x 1,278 x 1,745 mm (107.7 x 50.3 x 68.7 in)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Tyre size fitted
18 x 8.50 - 8.00 Tubeless - 4 ply rating

“Tire type 18 x 8.50 - 8.00 Tubeless - 4 ply rating”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Overall width
1,278 mm (50.3 in)

“Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,736 x 1,278 x 1,745 mm (107.7 x 50.3 x 68.7 in)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Height without the canopy
1,745 mm (68.7 in)

“Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,736 x 1,278 x 1,745 mm (107.7 x 50.3 x 68.7 in)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Dry weight, without batteries
362 kg (798 lb)

“Dry weight 362 kg (798 lb)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Load capacity
250 kg (550 lb)

“Maximum loading limit 250 kg (550 lb)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Brakes and safety

Brakes
Mechanical brake linkage to individual drum brakes on each rear wheel with self-adjusting brake shoe. Parking brake with automatic release.

“Brakes Mechanical brake linkage to individual drum brakes on each rear wheel with self-adjusting brake shoe. Parking brake with automatic release.”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

Sources

  • Archived document

    Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-61.pdf

    Retrieved September 27, 2026