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Yamaha XT 500 19761976 Yamaha XT 500 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Yamaha XT 500 |
| Year | 1976 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating | 3.3 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 499.0 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | 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 | 132.0 km/h (82.0 mph) |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 87.0 x 84.0 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | 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) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 76 Yamaha XT 500 discussion group or the general Yamaha discussion group. |
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