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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Yamaha TX500''' | |||
|image = | |||
|aka = TX 500 | |||
|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1973 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = [[Classic]] | |||
|engine = 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 = | |||
|battery = 10.0:1 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-Speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: Chain <br> | |||
Clutch: Wet multi-discs <br> | |||
|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 = | |||
|fuel_consumption = 6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|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. | |||
==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== | |||
[[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]] | |||
[[File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-1.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500]] | |||
[[File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-0.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500]] | |||
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. | |||
==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] | |||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | |||