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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Model name                    
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                                    Yamaha TX 500                         | 
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                            Year model                    
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                                    1973                         | 
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                            Type                    
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                                    Classic                         | 
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Engine size                    
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                                    500.0 ccm (30.51 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Type of engine                    
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                                    Twin, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Effect                    
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                                    50.0 HP (36.5  kW)) @ 9000 RPM                         | 
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                            Top speed                    
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                                    177.0 km/h (110.0 mph)                         | 
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                            Maximum RPM                    
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                                    9000                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    10.0:1                         | 
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                            Valves per cylinder                    
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                                    4                         | 
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                            Fuel system                    
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                                    Carburettor. 2 Keihin                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)                         | 
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                            Lubrication system                    
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                                    Wet sump                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Air                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    5-speed                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Chain  (final drive)                         | 
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                            Clutch                    
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                                    Wet Plate                         | 
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                            Fuel consumption                    
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                                    6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg)                         | 
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                            Greenhouse gases                    
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                                    155.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)                          | 
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                            Exhaust system                    
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                                    double stainless steel pipes                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Frame type                    
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                                    Steel                         | 
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                            Rear suspension                    
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                                    adjustable                         | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Expanding brake (drum brake)                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Dry weight                    
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                                    192.8 kg (425.0 pounds)                         | 
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                            Power/weight ratio                    
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                                    0.2594 HP/kg                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Starter                    
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                                    Electric & kick                         | 
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