Its design put it at the cutting edge of off-road bikes at that time. A Dual-sport motorcycle built for off-road riding, the light and slim DT-1 was equipped with block-pattern tires and had sufficient ground clearance. With the introduction of the DT-1, Yamaha essentially defined a new market for motorcycles. The first DT model, the DT-1 trail bike, was released in 1968 and quickly sold out. Such modifications were commonly known as creating scramblers. Instead, many owners purchased road motorcycles and modified them for off-road use, typically by raising the muffler, adding braced handlebars, and fitting a bash plate under the engine. At the time, only a few specialty European manufacturers such as Bultaco and Husqvarna made motorcycles specifically for off-road use. Market research by Yamaha indicated that, despite slow motorcycle sales, there was a largely untapped market for off-road motorcycles. The DT series was created by Yamaha in the late 1960s when the United States motorcycle market was down. The first DT model, the DT-1, was released in 1968 and quickly sold through its initial 12,000 production run. Models in the DT series feature an engine displacement of 50 to 400 cc (3.1 to 24.4 cu in). The Yamaha DT is a series of motorcycles and mopeds produced by the Yamaha Motor Corporation.
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