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Yamaha Golf Car G5E Sun Classic

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-11626-07-49.pdf

Motor type
36 volt, DC series wound.

“Motor 36 volt, DC series wound.”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.pdf

Drivetrain
Double reduction helical gear 11.97:1, Direct drive motor/axle

“Drive/Transmission Double reduction helical gear 11.97:1, Direct drive motor/axle”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.pdf

Battery and charging

What the cart carries from the factory
Six, 6 volts storage batteries (36 volt)

“Electric system Six, 6 volts storage batteries (36 volt)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.pdf

Pack shipped with
Six, 6 volts storage batteries (36 volt)

“Electric system Six, 6 volts storage batteries (36 volt)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.pdf

Electrical system
36V

“G5 SUN CLASSIC (36V - DC MOTOR)”

Source: yamahapubs.com/api/owners-manuals/?cat_id=10

Size and fit

Overall length
2,736 mm (107.7 in)

“Overall length 2,736 mm (107.7 in)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.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-11626-07-49.pdf

Overall width
1,278 mm ( 50.3 in)

“Overall width 1,278 mm ( 50.3 in)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.pdf

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

“Overall height 1,745 mm ( 68.7 in)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.pdf

Wheelbase
1,670 mm ( 65.7 in)

“Wheelbase 1,670 mm ( 65.7 in)”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.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-11626-07-49.pdf

Frame and components

Front suspension
Independent front wheel suspension. Coil springs with hydraulic shock absorbers.

“Front suspension Independent front wheel suspension. Coil springs with hydraulic shock absorbers.”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.pdf

Rear suspension
Coil springs with hydraulic shock absorbers.

“Rear suspension Coil springs with hydraulic shock absorbers.”

Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.pdf

Sources

  • Archived document

    Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-11626-07-49.pdf

    Retrieved September 27, 2026

  • Archived document

    Source: yamahapubs.com/api/owners-manuals/?cat_id=10

    Retrieved September 27, 2026