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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. | |||
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 | |||
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. | 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. | 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. | ||
==1976== | |||
[[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]] | |||
==1976 | |||
[[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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==1977== | ==1977== | ||
[[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]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-6.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-7.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-8.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]] | |||
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==1978 TT500E== | ==1978 TT500E== | ||
[[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]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-6.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]] | |||
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==1979== | ==1979== | ||
[[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]] | |||
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==1980== | ==1980== | ||
[[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-6.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]] | |||
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==1981== | ==1981== | ||
[[Image:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White]][[Image:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White]][[Image:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White]][[Image:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White]] | |||
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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TT500, Yamaha]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TT500, Yamaha]] | ||