1975 Yamaha XS500B

Yamaha XS500B 1975


1975 Yamaha XS500B specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model name Yamaha XS500B
Model year 1975
Category Classic
Rating 3.6  See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 498.0 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 Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (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 Chain (final drive)
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
Frame type Steel tubing double-cradle
Rake (fork angle) 28.0°
Trail 117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front suspension Inverted forks
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 3.50-18
Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Physical measures and capacities
Overall height 1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall length 2150 mm (84.6 inches)
Overall width 835 mm (32.9 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 12.86 litres (3.40 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.50 litres (3.7 US quarts)
Other specifications
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.
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