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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Yamaha TX500 | |||
|photo= yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-4.jpg | |||
|aka = TX 500 | |||
|manufacturer = Yamaha | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1973 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = [[Yamaha XS500]] | |||
|class = Classic | |||
|engine = 500cc Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC | |||
|bore_stroke = 72.9mm x 72.9mm | |||
|compression = 9:1 | |||
|top_speed = 110 mph (177 km/h) | |||
|power = 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8500RPM | |||
|torque = 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '73-74 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '73-74 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-Speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: Chain <br> | |||
Clutch: Wet multi-discs <br> | |||
|final_drive= {{chain|530x108}} | |||
|front_sprocket= 17T | |||
|rear_sprocket= 43T | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br> | |||
Rear: Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable | |||
|brakes =Front: Disc <br>Rear: Drum | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = 32.01 inches (813 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 425.05 pounds (192.8 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 207.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = 6.72 liters/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Yamaha XS500]], [[Yamaha RD350]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Yamaha]] TX 500''' was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1973. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8500 RPM. | |||
==Overview== | |||
[[Yamaha]] broke into new territory by creating a 4-valve per cylinder [[engine]] in a production street bike with the 500cc, [[4-stroke]], twin cylinder '''TX500'''. In 1973 the [[Yamaha TX500|TX500]] appeared with twin overhead camshafts and two years later evolved into the [[Yamaha XS500|XS500]] which sold to the end of the decade, but never in large numbers. While it was a very innovative [[motorcycle]] much of its thunder was stolen by the rip roaring [[Yamaha RD350|RD350]]. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC. A 72.9mm [[bore]] x 72.9mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable. The TX 500 was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 425.05 pounds (192.8 Kg). | |||
==1973 Yamaha TX 500== | |||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-4.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-3.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-2.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 Brochure | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-1.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-0.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 | |||
File:1973 Yamaha TX500.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1973 Yamaha TX500 | |||
</gallery> | |||
The third model of Yamaha’s 4-stroke road sports category, this racy Super Sports model was, very different from its predecessors, the 650 and 750, being the first road bike to have a DOHC 4-valve per cylinder high output engine. Functions such as the worldﾕs first IC regulator, a CV carburetor, an full cradle frame - Duplex type" and is circular steel pipes, frame and front disc brakes were also featured on this model. | |||
==1974== | ==1974== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-10.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
</gallery> | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/jigoku-no-tenshi-akai-bakuon#yamaha-tx500 Jigoku no tenshi: Akai bakuon] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-dark#yamaha-tx500 The Dark] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{Yamaha}} | |||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TX500, Yamaha]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TX500, Yamaha]] | ||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
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| Yamaha TX500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | TX 500 |
| Production | 1973 |
| Class | Classic |
| Successor | Yamaha XS500 |
| Engine | 500cc Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore / Stroke | 72.9mm x 72.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Top Speed | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8500RPM |
| Torque | 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
| Spark Plug | NGK D8EA '73-74 |
| Battery | YUASA YB14L-A2 '73-74 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Final Drive | Chain: 530x108 |
| Front Sprocket | 17T |
| Rear Sprocket | 43T |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: Disc Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Seat Height | 32.01 inches (813 mm) |
| Weight | 425.05 pounds (192.8 Kg) (dry), 207.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.72 liters/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg) |
| Related | Yamaha XS500, Yamaha RD350 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha TX 500 was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC Classic motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1973. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max torque was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Yamaha broke into new territory by creating a 4-valve per cylinder engine in a production street bike with the 500cc, 4-stroke, twin cylinder TX500. In 1973 the TX500 appeared with twin overhead camshafts and two years later evolved into the XS500 which sold to the end of the decade, but never in large numbers. While it was a very innovative motorcycle much of its thunder was stolen by the rip roaring RD350.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC. A 72.9mm bore x 72.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable. The TX 500 was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 425.05 pounds (192.8 Kg).
1973 Yamaha TX 500[edit | edit source]
1973 Yamaha TX 500
1973 Yamaha TX 500
1973 Yamaha TX 500 Brochure
1973 Yamaha TX 500
1973 Yamaha TX 500
1973 Yamaha TX500
The third model of Yamaha’s 4-stroke road sports category, this racy Super Sports model was, very different from its predecessors, the 650 and 750, being the first road bike to have a DOHC 4-valve per cylinder high output engine. Functions such as the worldﾕs first IC regulator, a CV carburetor, an full cradle frame - Duplex type" and is circular steel pipes, frame and front disc brakes were also featured on this model.
1974[edit | edit source]
1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
In Media[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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