General information |
Model name
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Yamaha XT 500 |
Year
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1976 |
Category
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Enduro / offroad |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Power
|
27.0 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 5900 RPM |
Torque
|
39.2 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.9 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
Top speed
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132.0 km/h (82.0 mph) |
Compression
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9.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
87.0 x 84.0 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor |
Fuel control
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Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Ignition
|
Magneto |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet multiplate |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
|
Leading axle coil spring fork |
Front wheel travel
|
195 mm (7.7 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Swing arm adjustable preload |
Rear wheel travel
|
142 mm (5.6 inches) |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Diameter
|
160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake |
Diameter
|
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
140.0 kg (308.6 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
155.0 kg (341.7 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.1929 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
|
2185 mm (86.0 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
215 mm (8.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
2.20 litres (2.32 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Kick |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
Engine oil
|
SAE 20W-40 |
Spark plugs
|
NGK BP7ES, NGK BPR7EIX |
Idle speed
|
1150-1250 RPM |
Chain links
|
100 |
Sprockets
|
16/42 (front/rear) |
Tire pressure front
|
19 PSI (1.3 Bar or 130 kPa) |
Tire pressure rear
|
26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa) |
Fork tube size
|
36 mm (1.4 inches) |
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