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| {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
| | ==1976== |
| {{Motorcycle
| | [[Image:1976-Yamaha-TT500-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha TT500 in White]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-TT500-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha TT500 in White]] |
| |name = Yamaha TT500
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| |photo = 1976 Yamaha TT500.jpg
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| |aka = TT 500
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| |manufacturer = Yamaha
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| |parent_company =
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| |production = 1976 - 1981
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| |model_year =
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| |predecessor =
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| |successor =
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| |class = Enduro
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| |engine = 499[[cc]] Single Cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled
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| |bore_stroke = 86.4mm x 86.4mm
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| |compression = 9.:1
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| |top_speed =90 mph
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| |power = 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 5900RPM
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| |torque = 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
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| |fuel_system = Carburetor
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| |ignition =
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| |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '77-81
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| |battery =
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| |transmission = Gear box: 5-Speed <br>
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| Final Drive: Chain <br>
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| Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: Telescopic forks <br>
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| Rear: Swing arm
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| |brakes =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
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| |front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|4.60-18}}
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase = 55.91 inches (1420 mm)
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| |length = 83.11 inches (2111 mm)
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| |width = 36.42 inches (925 mm)
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| |height =
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| |seat_height = 33.19 inches (843 mm)
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| |dry_weight =
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| |wet_weight = 127.0 kg
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| |fuel_capacity =
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| |oil_capacity =
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| |oil_filter = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-145}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
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| |recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
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| |fuel_consumption =
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| |turning_radius =
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| |related = [[Yamaha TT225]]<br /> [[Yamaha TT250]]<br />[[Yamaha TT350]]<br />[[Yamaha TT500]]<br />[[Yamaha TT600]]
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| |competition =
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| |air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N YA-1100}} `76-81<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
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| |final_drive= {{chain|520x100}} ‘76<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
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| |front_sprocket= 15T ‘76<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
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| |rear_sprocket= 52T ‘76<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
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| }}
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| The '''[[Yamaha]] TT 500''' was a Single Cylinder, Four-stroke, air-cooled [[Enduro]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1976. Max [[torque]] was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 5900 RPM.
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| ==History==
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| The [[Yamaha]] TT500 model was developed as a desert race enduro machine. Released as a street-legal version of the TT500 [[enduro]] machine launched the year before, this model became the pioneer of the big single off-road genre. It was the focus of attention also for the bold adoption for the first time ever of a forward inclining upside-down rear suspension on a trail model. It was on an XT500 that the Sonauto Yamaha team’s Cyril Neveu won the [[motorcycle]] division of the 1st [[Paris Dakar]] Rally in 1979.
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| The XT500 is a bike with great resources and it is very fun to ride. The bike handles very well and it also has a satisfying acceleration and great suspension. This is the kind of bike that you would encounter at the entering of a ranch and believe me: it belongs there. The bike was created to be exploited and it will give a very exciting off road experience.
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| The Yamaha XT500 is an icon and a very enjoyable bike to ride. Many people still put some real miles into their XT500’s and they have a big smile on their faces.
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| ==Engine==
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| A 86.4mm [[bore]] x 86.4mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 499.0 cubic centimeters.
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
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| ==1976 Yamaha TT 500==
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| [[Image:1976-Yamaha-TT500-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha TT500 in White]] | |
| [[Image:1976-Yamaha-TT500-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha TT500 in White]] | |
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| The TT 500 is a perfect mix of traditional engineering and modern racing technology. The classic overhead cam, four-stroke, single delivers smooth torque even at low rpm`s.
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| ==1977== | | ==1977== |
| <gallery mode='packed-hover'>
| | [[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]] |
| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-6.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-7.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-8.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| </gallery>
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| ==1978 TT500E==
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| <gallery mode="packed-hover">
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
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| File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-6.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
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| </gallery>
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| ==1979== | | ==1978== |
| <gallery mode="packed-hover">
| | [[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]] |
| File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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| </gallery>
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| ==1980==
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| <gallery mode="packed-hover">
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| File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
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| File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
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| File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
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| File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
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| File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
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| File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
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| File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-6.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
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| </gallery>
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| ==1981== | | ==1979== |
| <gallery mode="packed-hover">
| | [[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]] |
| File:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White
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| File:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White
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| File:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White
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| File:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White
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| </gallery>
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| ==In Media==
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-devil-and-max-devlin#yamaha-tt500 The Devil and Max Devlin]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/chips-2#yamaha-tt500 CHiPs]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/captain-america-2#yamaha-tt500 Captain America]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/legion-of-fire-killer-ants#yamaha-tt500 Legion of Fire: Killer Ants!]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/apocalypse-domani#yamaha-tt500 Apocalypse domani]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/american-pickers#yamaha-tt500 American Pickers]
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| {{Yamaha}}
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| [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TT500, Yamaha]]
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| [[Category:Yamaha TT series]]
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| [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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