Yamaha Golf Car G8A Fleet Classic
The Yamaha Golf Car G8A Fleet Classic is a golf cart with a stated top speed of 19 km/h (12 mph) and a load capacity of 250 kg (550 lb).
Last updated: 28 September 2026
Motor and performance
- Minimum turning radius
- 3,000 mm (118.1 in)
- Gas engine
- 4-stroke gasoline OHV, single cylinder, 285 cm3; bore x stroke 73 x 68 mm (2.87 x 2.68 in); compression ratio 8.1 : 1; forced air cooled; starter; TCI ignition; spark plug BR4ES (NGK), gap 0.7~0.8 mm (0.028~0.031 in); wet sump
- Top speed
- 19 km/h (12 mph)
- Maximum gradient
- 27° (50% grade) on pavement
- Drivetrain
- V-belt automatic centrifugal engagement
“Minimum Turning Radius 3,000 mm (118.1 in)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Description: Engine Type 4-stroke, Gasoline, OHV Number of Cylinder Single Displacement 285 cm3 Bore x Stroke 73 x 68 mm (2.87 x 2.68 in) Compression Ratio 8.1 : 1 Cooling System Forced air cooled Starting System Starter Ignition System TCI Spark Plug Type BR4ES (NGK) Spark Plug Gap 0.7~0.8 mm (0.028~0.031 in) Lubrication System Wet sump”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Maximum Speed 19 km/h (12 mph)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Hill Climbing Ability 27° (50% grade) on pavement 20° (36% grade) on pavement”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Transmission: Type V-belt automatic centrifugal engagement”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
Battery and charging
- Starter battery (gas models)
- BCI Group 24, RC: minimum 70 min. CCA: minimum 300A
“Battery: BCI Group 24, RC: minimum 70 min. CCA: minimum 300A”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
Size and fit
- Overall length
- 2,405 mm (94.7 in)
- Tyre size fitted
- 18 x 8.50 – 8.00/4 PR
- Overall width
- 1,200 mm (47.2 in)
- Height without the canopy
- 1,222 mm (48.1 in)
- Dry weight, without batteries
- 305 kg (672 lb)
- Load capacity
- 250 kg (550 lb)
- Wheelbase
- 1,625 mm (64.0 in)
“Overall Length 2,405 mm (94.7 in)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Tire Size: Front 18 x 8.50 – 8.00/4 PR Rear 18 x 8.50 – 8.00/4 PR”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Overall Width 1,200 mm (47.2 in)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Overall Height (Steering height) 1,222 mm (48.1 in)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Dry Weight (Without battery) 305 kg (672 lb)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Maximum Loading Limit 250 kg (550 lb) 210 kg (463 lb)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
“Wheelbase 1,625 mm (64.0 in)”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- Drum brakes, self-adjusting; foot-type parking brake
“Brakes System Mechanical brake linkage to individual drum brakes on each rear wheel with self-adjusting brake shoe. Dual internal expanding shoe. Leading/Trailing shoes (self-adjusting).”
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
Sources
- Archived document
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-00-51.pdf
Retrieved September 27, 2026