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General information |
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Model name
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Yamaha XS500B |
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Model year
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1975 |
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Category
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Classic |
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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. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Top speed
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180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
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Compression
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8.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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73.0 x 59.6 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Two Keihin CV32 |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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battery, timing 38* BTDC, point gap .012-.018 in. |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump, two pumps |
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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, multi-disc |
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Fuel consumption
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2.80 litres/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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65.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Exhaust system
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Twin pipes, bridged |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Steel tubing double-cradle |
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Rake (fork angle)
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28.0° |
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Trail
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117 mm (4.6 inches) |
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Front suspension
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Inverted forks |
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Front tire
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3.25-19 |
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Rear tire
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3.50-18 |
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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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Overall height
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1130 mm (44.5 inches) |
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Overall length
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2150 mm (84.6 inches) |
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Overall width
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835 mm (32.9 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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155 mm (6.1 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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12.86 litres (3.40 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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3.50 litres (3.7 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric & kick |
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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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(75.7 out of 100)