Yamaha XT550
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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.
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)
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
