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| 'Yamaha RZ 500' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
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| Production | 1984 |
| Class | [[:Category:Sport touring motorcycles|Sport touring]] [[Category:Sport touring motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Liquid Cooled, 2 Stroke, V Four |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork Rear: Swingarm With Monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: Discs Rear: Disc |
| Front Tire | 120/80-16 |
| Rear Tire | 130/80-18 |
| Wheelbase | 54.09 inches (1374 mm) |
| Length | 82.09 inches (2085 mm) |
| Width | 27.8 inches (706 mm) |
| Weight | 180.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha RZ 500 was a Liquid Cooled, 2 Stroke, V Four Sport touring motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1984.
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 Discs in the front and a Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm With Monoshock. The wheelbase was 54.09 inches (1374 mm) long.
1984 - 1988 Yamaha RZ 500
Manufactured in the 80's, the RZ500 was inspired by the YZR500 factory racer ridden by Roberts during the 1983 GP season. There were three different versions of the bike. The RZ500, sold in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, the European RD500LC and the Japanese version, the RZV500R.