Yamaha XT550: review, history, specs
'Yamaha XT550' | |
Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
---|---|
Also called | XT550 (reduced effect), XT 550 (reduced effect), XT 550 |
Production | 1982 - 1983 |
Class | [[:Category:Enduro motorcycles|Enduro]] [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] |
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 |
Spark Plug | NGK D7EA '82-83 |
Battery | YUASA 12N5-3B '82-83 |
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 | 145.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-145 |
Fuel Capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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
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
1982 - 1984 Yamaha XT 550
It was manufactured for two years, between 1982-1984 and was the "mother" of the famous XT600.
Videos
In Media
- Three Kinds of Heat
- Kleftroni kai gentleman
- Gräsänklingar
- Cobra nero
- Il ragazzo del pony express
- Top of the Lake
- Ein Fall für Zwei
- Die Straßen von Berlin
- Die Rettungsflieger
- Bear's Kiss
- Delitto in formula Uno
- Dune Warriors
- Bingo Bongo
- Topio stin omichli
- Funky Monkey
- Riflessi di luce
- Il giustiziere del Bronx
- Paris-Dakar: Vingt ans de galères et de bonheurs
- L'attenzione
See Also
|