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Yamaha XT550
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production 82-83
Engine 550cc
Sparkplug D7EA '82-83
Battery 12N5-3B '82-83
Front Tire 3.00-21 '82-83
Rear Tire 4.60-18 '82-83
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The Yamaha XT550 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1982 to 1983.

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.

Description

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

1983 Yamaha XT550 in White
1983 Yamaha XT550 in White
1983 Yamaha XT550 in White
1983 Yamaha XT550 in White



See Also

Yamaha XT550
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called XT550 (reduced effect), XT 550 (reduced effect), XT 550
Production 1982 - 1983
Class Enduro
Engine single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 92.0mm x 84.0mm
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Top speed 93 mph (149 km/h)
Horse Power 37.15 HP (27.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
Battery 8.5:1
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
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  (dry), 145.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

The Yamaha XT550 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro 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.

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.

1982 - 1984 Yamaha XT 550

1982 - 1984 Yamaha XT 550 1982 - 1984 Yamaha XT 550

It was manufactured for two years, between 1982-1984 and was the "mother" of the famous XT600.


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