General information |
Model name
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Yamaha XS500B |
Model year
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1975 |
Category
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Classic |
Rating
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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
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
Top speed
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180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
Compression
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8.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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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
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Wet sump, two pumps |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet, multi-disc |
Fuel consumption
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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
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Twin pipes, bridged |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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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
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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
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3.50 litres (3.7 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric & kick |
Modifications compared to previous model
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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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