Segment: Enduro/Offroad
Production years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
The all new XT 500 gives new meaning to the word versatile. It combines the newest technology in off road motorcycles with the legendary performance of big bore street machines. The classic overhead cam, four stroke single delivers smooth, abundant torque even at low rpm. And the five-speed transmission distributes power over a broad range.
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YAMAHA XT 500 1976-1989
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engine specs
- Type
- Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder
- Displacement
- 499 cm3
- Bore X Stroke
- 3.4x3.3 in OR 86 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Horsepower
- 30/5800 KW(hp)/RPM
- Torque
- 28/5400 lb-ft/RPM OR 38/5400 Nm/RPM
- Fuel System
- Mikuni Carburetor
transmission specs
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate
- Primary Drive
- -
- Final Drive
- Chain
chassis specs
- Frame
- Half duplex cradle
- Front Suspension
- Leading Axle Coil Spring Fork
- Rear Suspension
- Swing Arm Adjustable Preload
- Front Brake
- Drum
- Rear Brake
- Drum
dimension specs
- Overall Length
- 86 in OR 2184 mm
- Overall Width
- 34.4 in OR 874 mm
- Seat Height
- 33.1 in OR 841 mm
- Weelbase
- 55.7 in OR 1415 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 8.5 in OR 216 mm
- Weight
- 324 lbs OR 147 kg
- Fuel Capacity
- 2.3 gallons OR 8.7 L
tyres specs
- Front
- 3.00-21
- Rear
- 4.00-18
power system specs
- Power pack
- -
- Nominal Capacity
- -
- Maximum Capacity
- -
- Charger type
- -
- Charging time (normal)
- -
- Charging time (quick)
- -
- Range
- -