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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Yamaha XS500''' | |||
|image = | |||
|aka = XS500B, XS 500 | |||
|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1975 - 1979 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = [[Naked]] | |||
|engine = twin, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 73.0mm x 59.6mm | |||
|compression = 8.5:1 | |||
|top_speed = 111 mph (178 km/h) | |||
|power = 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8250RPM | |||
|torque = 32.45 ft/lbs (44.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM | |||
|fuel_system = 2x38mm Mikuni Carburetors | |||
|ignition = battery, [[timing]] 38* btdc, point gap .012-.018 in. | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = 8.5:1 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
Clutch: wet, multi-disc <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: inverted forks <br> | |||
|brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 55.12 inches (1400 mm) | |||
|length = 84.65 inches (2150 mm) | |||
|width = 32.87 inches (835 mm) | |||
|height = 44.49 inches (1130 mm) | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 210.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = 0.92 Gallon (3.50 Liters) | |||
|fuel_consumption = 2.80 litres/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Yamaha]] XS500''' was a twin, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1975 and 1979. It could reach a top speed of 111 mph (178 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 32.45 ft/lbs (44.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8250 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, four-stroke. A 73.0mm [[bore]] x 59.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 499.0 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-disc. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The XS500 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long. | |||
==1976 - 1978 Yamaha XS 500== | |||
The Yamaha XS 500 may not have anywhere near the street credentials of its big brother, the XS 650, but if you ride a parallel twin less than 30 years old you owe a debt of gratitude to the younger sibling. The technically-advanced engine made lots of power, though almost all of it came between 6,000rpm and the 9,000rpm redline. On early TX models this combined with poor fueling on throttle transitions, light flywheels, uneven power-pulses from the 180 degree crank and excessive driveline lash to make smooth part-throttle and stop start riding a real challenge. | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-sweeney#yamaha-xs500 The Sweeney] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/espion-leve-toi#yamaha-xs500 Espion, lève-toi] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/atomik-circus-le-retour-de-james-bataille#yamaha-xs500 Atomik Circus, le retour de James Bataille] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dan-cheng-lu#yamaha-xs500 Dan cheng lu] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/les-petits-calins#yamaha-xs500 Les petits câlins] | |||
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | |||