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[[Image:Rd500-ypvs.jpg|thumb|350px|RD500 YPVS]] | [[Image:Rd500-ypvs.jpg|thumb|350px|RD500 YPVS]] | ||
The RD 500LC was the first real racer on the road. It debuted in June 1984 and few people had seen anything like it, a V4 500cc two stroke with 2 pipes coming out under the seat. Built around a box-section steel frame "witch we in the UK were cond with as others had a nicer Alloy framed one". The bike had a horazontel shoker and operated via bell-crank. Up front were slab yokes and anti-dive forks "whitch dont work very well at all as it turned out". Braking was by 3 solid faced but ventealated discs, " theys are the same fitmets as the 350 YPVS and the same bolt holes, they can be inter-changed". The brake callipers are the same as well, which left it a litle short in braking. The 350 could do with a bit more so you can imagine what a 500 felt like with the same stopers. "Scary". | The RD 500LC was the first real racer on the road. It debuted in June 1984 and few people had seen anything like it, a V4 500cc two stroke with 2 pipes coming out under the seat. Built around a box-section steel frame "witch we in the UK were cond with as others had a nicer Alloy framed one". The bike had a horazontel shoker and operated via bell-crank. Up front were slab yokes and anti-dive forks "whitch dont work very well at all as it turned out". Braking was by 3 solid faced but ventealated discs, " theys are the same fitmets as the 350 YPVS and the same bolt holes, they can be inter-changed". The brake callipers are the same as well, which left it a litle short in braking. The 350 could do with a bit more so you can imagine what a 500 felt like with the same stopers. "Scary". | ||
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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD500]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|RD500]] | ||
[[Category:Yamaha RD series]] | [[Category:Yamaha RD series]] | ||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Yamaha RD500 | |||
|photo=Rd500-ypvs.jpg | |||
|aka = RD 500 LC, RD500LC | |||
|manufacturer = Yamaha | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1984 - 1987 | |||
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|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = | |||
|engine = v4, two-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 56.4mm x 50.0mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 139 mph (223 km/h) | |||
|power = 86.09 HP (64.2 KW) @ 9500RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/80-16}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|130/80-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 216.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil=Yamalube 10w-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
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}} | |||
The '''[[Yamaha]] RD500LC''' was a v4, two-stroke standard produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1984 and 1987. It could reach a top speed of 139 mph (223 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 86.09 HP (64.2 KW) @ 9500 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] v4, two-stroke. A 56.4mm [[bore]] x 50.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 499.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane & power valve. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 120/80-16 front [[tire]] and a 130/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The RD500LC was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/race-for-glory#yamaha-rd500 Race for Glory] | |||
[[Category:standard motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | |||