Yamaha XT 500 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Yamaha XT 500

Year:
1978

Engine:

Four stroke, single cylinder,
SOHC, 2 valve

Capacity:
499 cc / 30.5 cuin

Bore x Stroke:
87 х 84 mm

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:
9.0 :1

Induction:
32mm Mikuni VM32SS carburetor

Ignition :
Magneto, CB/coil

Starting:
Kick

Max Power :
32 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque:
4.0 kgf-m / 39.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm

Clutch:
Wet multiplate

Transmission:
5 Speed 

Final Drive:
Chain

Frame:
Half-duplex cradle

Front Suspension:
Leading axle coil spring fork

Front Wheel Travel:
195 mm / 7.6 in

Rear Suspension:
Swing arm adjustable preload

Rear Wheel Travel:
160 mm / 6.2 in

Front Brakes:
Single 160mm drum

Rear Brakes:
Single 150mm drum

Front Tyre:
3.00-21

Rear Tyre:
4.00-18

Dimensions:
Length  2160 mm / 85.0 in
Width      875 mm / 34.4 in
Height   1165 mm / 45.8 in

Wheelbase:
1475 mm / 58.0 in

Seat Height:
840 mm / 33.0 in

Ground Clearance:
215 mm / 8.4 in

Dry Weight :
140 kg / 308.6 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
8.8 Litres / 2.3 US gal

Consumption Average:
59 mpg

Standing
¼ Mile  :
15.0 sec  /  87.1 mph

Top Speed:
160 km/h / 100.8 mph

Road Test:
Bike
magazine 1977
Bike
magazine Group Test 1978

Motorcycling Monthly 1976

Moto Journal 1982