Yamaha RD500LC

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Yamaha RD 500LC
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production 1984
Class Sport/Touring
Engine Liquid Cooled, Two Stroke, 50 Degrees V4 Cylinder
Compression ratio 6.6:1
Horse Power 87.97 HP (65.6 KW) @ 9500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: 37mm Air Assisted Telescopic Forks
Rear: Monoshock
Brakes Front: 2x267mm Discs 2 Piston Calipers
Rear: Single 245mm Disc 2 Piston Calliper
Front Tire 120/80 V16
Rear Tire 130/80 V18
Weight  (dry), 216.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Yamaha RD 500LC was a Liquid Cooled, Two Stroke, 50 Degrees V4 Cylinder Sport/Touring motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1984. Claimed horsepower was 87.97 HP (65.6 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Drive

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 120/80 V16 front tire and a 130/80 V18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x267mm Discs 2 Piston Calipers in the front and a Single 245mm Disc 2 Piston Calliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Air Assisted Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock.

1984 - 1987 Yamaha RD 500LC

1984 - 1987 Yamaha RD 500LC 1984 - 1987 Yamaha RD 500LC 1984 - 1987 Yamaha RD 500LC

Known as well as RX500, the RD500LC was manufactured from 1984 to 1987. It had a liquid cooled, 2 stroke, 50 degrees, V-4 cylinder engine and 88HP at 9500rpm.