| General information | 
  
    | Model name | Yamaha XT 500 | 
    | Model year | 1980 | 
    | Category | Enduro / offroad | 
    | Rating | 3.7   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 output | 27.0 HP (19.7  kW)) @ 5900 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 control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front tire | 3.25-21 | 
    | Rear tire | 4.00-18 | 
    | Front brakes | Expanding brake | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 155.0 kg (341.7 pounds) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 US gallons) | 
    
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