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| Model: | Yamaha XS500B | | Year: | 1975 | | Category: | Classic | | Rating: | 64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes | | Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) | | Engine type: | Twin, four-stroke | | Top speed: | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) | | Compression: | 8.5:1 | | Bore x stroke: | 73.0 x 59.6 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) | | Valves per cylinder: | 4 | | Fuel system: | Carburettor. two Keihin CV32 | | Fuel control: | DOHC | | Ignition: | battery, timing 38* BTDC, point gap .012-.018 in. | | Lubrication system: | wet sump, two pumps | | Cooling system: | Air | | Gearbox: | 5-speed | Transmission type,
final drive: | Chain | | Clutch: | wet, multi-disc | | Fuel consumption: | 2.80 litres/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg) | | Greenhouse gases: | 65.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | | Exhaust system: | twin pipes, bridged | | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | steel tubing double-cradle | | Rake (fork angle): | 62.0° | | Trail: | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | | Front suspension: | inverted forks | | Front tyre dimensions: | 3/19-4PR | | Rear tyre dimensions: | 4/18-4PR | | Front brakes: | Single disc | | Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) | | Physical measures and capacities |
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| Overall height: | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) | | Overall length: | 2,150 mm (84.6 inches) | | Overall width: | 835 mm (32.9 inches) | | Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | | Wheelbase: | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) | | Fuel capacity: | 12.86 litres (3.40 gallons) | | Oil capacity: | 3.50 litres (0.23 quarts) | | Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric & kick | | Modifications compared to previous model: | Last XS500 year w/ spoked wheels. Uses one of two different oil filters due to mid-year change in mounting plate. Air and oil filters long discontinued. | | Further information |
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