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{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Yamaha TX500 | |name = Yamaha TX500 | ||
| | |photo= yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-4.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = TX 500 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Yamaha | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1973 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = [[Yamaha XS500]] | ||
|class = | |class = Classic | ||
|engine = 500cc | |engine = 500cc Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 72.9mm x 72.9mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 9:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 110 mph (177 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8500RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|D8EA}} '73-74 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '73-74 | ||
|battery = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '73-74 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '73-74 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = Gear box: 5-Speed <br> | ||
|frame = | Final Drive: Chain <br> | ||
|suspension = | Clutch: Wet multi-discs <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|}} | |final_drive= {{chain|530x108}} | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire| | |front_sprocket= 17T | ||
|rake_trail = | |rear_sprocket= 43T | ||
|wheelbase = | |frame = | ||
|length = | |suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br> | ||
|width = | Rear: Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable | ||
|height = | |brakes =Front: Disc <br>Rear: Drum | ||
|seat_height = | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} | ||
|dry_weight = | |rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}} | ||
|wet_weight = | |rake_trail = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |wheelbase = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |length = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |width = | ||
|turning_radius = | |height = | ||
|related = | |seat_height = 32.01 inches (813 mm) | ||
|competition = | |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 | 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}} | {{Yamaha}} | ||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TX500, Yamaha]] | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TX500, Yamaha]] | ||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||