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[[Image:1976 Yamaha TT500.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1976 Yamaha TT500]]
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The original [[Yamaha]] [[4-stroke]] [[Off-Road]] [[motorcycle]]. The '''TT500''' had a 500cc, [[single cylinder]] [[engine]].
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha TT500
|photo            = 1976 Yamaha TT500.jpg
|aka              = TT 500
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1976 - 1981
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Enduro
|engine          = 499[[cc]] Single Cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled
|bore_stroke      = 86.4mm x 86.4mm
|compression      = 9.:1
|top_speed        =90 mph
|power            = 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 5900RPM
|torque          = 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '77-81
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>
 
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic forks <br>
Rear: Swing arm
|brakes          =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.60-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 55.91 inches (1420 mm)
|length          = 83.11 inches (2111 mm)
|width            = 36.42 inches (925 mm)
|height          =
|seat_height      = 33.19 inches (843 mm)
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 127.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-145}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Yamaha TT225]]<br /> [[Yamaha TT250]]<br />[[Yamaha TT350]]<br />[[Yamaha TT500]]<br />[[Yamaha TT600]]
|competition      =
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N YA-1100}} `76-81<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|final_drive= {{chain|520x100}} ‘76<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|front_sprocket= 15T ‘76<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|rear_sprocket= 52T ‘76<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
 
The '''[[Yamaha]] TT 500''' was a Single Cylinder, Four-stroke, air-cooled [[Enduro]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1976. Max [[torque]] was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 5900 RPM. 
 


==History==
==History==
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The Yamaha XT500 is an icon and a very enjoyable bike to ride. Many people still put some real miles into their XT500’s and they have a big smile on their faces.
The Yamaha XT500 is an icon and a very enjoyable bike to ride. Many people still put some real miles into their XT500’s and they have a big smile on their faces.
==Engine==
A 86.4mm [[bore]] x 86.4mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 499.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long. 




==1976==
==1976 Yamaha TT 500==
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-TT500-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha TT500 in White]][[Image:1976-Yamaha-TT500-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha TT500 in White]]
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-TT500-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha TT500 in White]]
[[Image:1976-Yamaha-TT500-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Yamaha TT500 in White]]
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The TT 500 is a perfect mix of traditional engineering and modern racing technology. The classic overhead cam, four-stroke, single delivers smooth torque even at low rpm`s.


==1977==
==1977==
[[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-6.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-7.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-8.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]]
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File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-8393-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-2.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-3.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-4.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-5.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-6.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-7.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1977-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-6658-8.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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==1978 TT500E==
==1978 TT500E==
[[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]][[Image:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-6.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow]]
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File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500-Yellow-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500 in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-0.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-1.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-2.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-3.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-4.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-5.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
File:1978-Yamaha-TT500E-Yellow-1461-6.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Yamaha TT500E in Yellow
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==1979==
==1979==
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]][[Image:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange]]
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File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
File:1979-Yamaha-TT500-Orange-2805-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha TT500 in Orange
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==1980==
==1980==
[[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]][[Image:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-6.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver]]
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File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-5.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
File:1980-Yamaha-TT500-Silver-560-6.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Yamaha TT500 in Silver
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==1981==
==1981==
[[Image:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White]][[Image:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White]][[Image:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White]][[Image:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White]]
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File:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White
File:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White
File:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White
File:1981-Yamaha-TT500-White-1860-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha TT500 in White
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==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-devil-and-max-devlin#yamaha-tt500 The Devil and Max Devlin]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/chips-2#yamaha-tt500 CHiPs]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/captain-america-2#yamaha-tt500 Captain America]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/legion-of-fire-killer-ants#yamaha-tt500 Legion of Fire: Killer Ants!]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/apocalypse-domani#yamaha-tt500 Apocalypse domani]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/american-pickers#yamaha-tt500 American Pickers]
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Yamaha}}


[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TT500, Yamaha]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TT500, Yamaha]]
[[Category:Yamaha TT series]]
[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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