Difference between revisions of "Yamaha XT550"

**Yamaha XT550**
	Yamaha XT550
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	XT550 (reduced effect), XT 550 (reduced effect), XT 550
Production	1982 - 1983
Class	Enduro
Predecessor	Yamaha XT500
Successor	Yamaha XT600
Engine	single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	92.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Top Speed	93 mph (149 km/h)
Horsepower	37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
Air Filter	K&N YA-1874 `82-83
Spark Plug	NGK D7EA '82-83
Battery	YUASA 12N5-3B '82-83
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed ; Final Drive: chain ;
Final Drive	Chain: 520x98
Front Sprocket	15T
Rear Sprocket	42T
Suspension	Front: 38mm Air Assisted Forks ; Rear: Monoshock Adjustable Preload
Brakes	Front: expanding brake ; Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire	3.00-21
Rear Tire	4.60-18
Weight	145.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter	K&N KN-145
Recommended Oil	Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity	3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

Latest revision as of 20:06, 23 November 2019

The Yamaha XT550 was a single cylinder, four-stroke enduro / dualsport motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1982 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (149 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM. It replaced the Yamaha XT500 and was itself quickly replaced by the Yamaha XT600.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm bore x 84.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 558.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a 38mm Air Assisted Forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock Adjustable Preload. The XT550 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank.

Description[edit | edit source]

The Yamaha XT550 is better at low revs with two choke carburetor, four valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better XT550's very rare considering the fact that they were only produced for 2 years and that the four valve head goes eventually.

1983[edit | edit source]

1983 Yamaha XT550 in White

Videos[edit | edit source]

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.

[kl_2019-1] 1.0 ^1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.

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-The '''[[Yamaha]] XT550''' was an [[enduro]] / [[dualsport]] type [[motorcycle]] made from 1983-1984.  It replaced the [[Yamaha XT500]] and was itself quickly replaced by the [[Yamaha XT600]].
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: review, history, specs}}
+{{Motorcycle
+|name             = Yamaha XT550
+|photo            = 1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-3.jpg
+|aka              = XT550 (reduced effect), XT 550 (reduced effect), XT 550
+|manufacturer     = Yamaha
+|parent_company   =
+|production       = 1982 - 1983
+|model_year       =
+|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XT500]]
+|successor        = [[Yamaha XT600]]
+|class            = Enduro
+|engine           = single cylinder, four-stroke
+|bore_stroke      = 92.0mm x 84.0mm
+|compression      = 8.5:1
+|top_speed        = 93 mph (149 km/h)
+|power            = 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
+|torque           =
+|ignition         =
+|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK D7EA}} '82-83
+|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N5-3B}} '82-83
+|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
+Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
+|final_drive= {{chain|520x98}}
+|front_sprocket= 15T
+|rear_sprocket= 42T
+|frame            =
+|suspension       =Front: 38mm Air Assisted Forks <br>
+Rear: Monoshock Adjustable Preload
+|brakes           =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
+|front_tire       = {{tire|3.00-21}}
+|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.60-18}}
+|rake_trail       =
+|wheelbase        =
+|length           =
+|width            =
+|height           =
+|seat_height      =
+|dry_weight       =
+|wet_weight       = 145.0 kg
+|fuel_capacity    = 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
+|oil_capacity     =
+|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>
+|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
+|fuel_consumption =
+|turning_radius   =
+|related          =
+|competition      =
+|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N YA-1874}} `82-83<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>
+}}
+The '''[[Yamaha]] XT550''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] [[enduro]] / [[dualsport]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1982 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 93 mph (149 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.  It replaced the [[Yamaha XT500]] and was itself quickly replaced by the [[Yamaha XT600]].
+==Engine==
+The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 92.0mm [[bore]] x 84.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 558.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
+==Drive==
+The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
+==Chassis==
+It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a  38mm Air Assisted Forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock Adjustable Preload. The XT550 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank.
 ==Description==
-XT550 better at low revs with two choke [[carburetor]], four valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better XT550's very rare (the four valve head goes eventually)
+The Yamaha XT550 is better at low revs with two choke [[carburetor]], four valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better XT550's very rare considering the fact that they were only produced for 2 years and that the four valve head goes eventually.
-XT500 suffers from poor carburation and chain snatch at low revs, reluctant starting, quick wear piston and magnesium crankcases that rot away. XT550 better at low revs with two-choke carb, four-valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better 550 very rare (the four-valve head goes eventually), while many 500s survive.
 ==1983==
-[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]][[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]][[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]][[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
+[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
+[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
+[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
+[[Image:1983-Yamaha-XT550-White-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XT550 in White]]
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+== Videos ==
+{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUYhm5ttsQ|600|center}}
+==In Media==
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/three-kinds-of-heat#yamaha-xt550 Three Kinds of Heat]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/kleftroni-kai-gentleman#yamaha-xt550 Kleftroni kai gentleman]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/grasanklingar#yamaha-xt550 Gräsänklingar]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/cobra-nero#yamaha-xt550 Cobra nero]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/il-ragazzo-del-pony-express#yamaha-xt550 Il ragazzo del pony express]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/top-of-the-lake#yamaha-xt550 Top of the Lake]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ein-fall-fur-zwei#yamaha-xt550 Ein Fall für Zwei]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-straen-von-berlin#yamaha-xt550 Die Straßen von Berlin]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-rettungsflieger#yamaha-xt550 Die Rettungsflieger]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/bears-kiss#yamaha-xt550 Bear's Kiss]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/delitto-in-formula-uno#yamaha-xt550 Delitto in formula Uno]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dune-warriors#yamaha-xt550 Dune Warriors]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/bingo-bongo#yamaha-xt550 Bingo Bongo]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/topio-stin-omichli#yamaha-xt550 Topio stin omichli]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/funky-monkey#yamaha-xt550 Funky Monkey]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/riflessi-di-luce#yamaha-xt550 Riflessi di luce]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/il-giustiziere-del-bronx#yamaha-xt550 Il giustiziere del Bronx]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/paris-dakar-vingt-ans-de-galeres-et-de-bonheurs#yamaha-xt550 Paris-Dakar: Vingt ans de galères et de bonheurs]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/lattenzione#yamaha-xt550 L'attenzione]
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 *[[Yamaha XT600]]
 *[[Yamaha XT660]]
+==References==
+{{reflist}}
+{{Yamaha}}
 [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XT550, Yamaha]]
+[[Category:Yamaha XT series]]
+[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
+[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]