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Yamaha XS500B 19751975 Yamaha XS500B specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| 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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| Further information | |
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| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 75 Yamaha XS500B discussion group or the general Yamaha discussion group. |
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