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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Yamaha XT500 | |name = '''Yamaha XT500''' | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|aka = | |aka = XT500S, XT 500 S, XT 500 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1976 - 1990 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = [[Enduro]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 87.0mm x 84.0mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 8.3:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 82 mph (132 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5900RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 5400RPM | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|BP7ES}} 76-79<br />{{sparkplug|BP6ES}} '80-81 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} 76-79<br />{{sparkplug|NGK BP6ES}} '80-81 | ||
|battery = {{battery|6N6-3B-1}} '80-81<br />{{battery| 6N6-3B-1}} 76-79 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B-1}} '80-81<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N6-3B-1}} 76-79 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
|frame = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|suspension = | Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3. | |frame = | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | |suspension =Front: Leading Axle Coil Spring Fork <br> | ||
|rake_trail = | Rear: Swing Arm Adjustable Preload | ||
|wheelbase = | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|length = | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-21}} | ||
|width = | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | ||
|height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|seat_height = | |wheelbase = 55.71 inches (1415 mm) | ||
|dry_weight = | |length = 85.98 inches (2184 mm) | ||
|wet_weight = | |width = 34.41 inches (874 mm) | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |height = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |seat_height = 33.11 inches (841 mm) | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |dry_weight = | ||
|turning_radius = | |wet_weight = 155.0 kg | ||
|related = | |fuel_capacity = 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) | ||
|competition = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Yamaha XT500''' | The '''[[Yamaha]] XT500''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] [[Enduro]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1976 and 1990. It could reach a top speed of 82 mph (132 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 5400 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5900 RPM. | ||
==History== | |||
A [[motorcycle]] that stays in the production for 13 years with, constant success is a real rarity, particularly when that bike is [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese]]. And when that model has set a trend that has changed the face of cycling. it's even more noteworthy. | A [[motorcycle]] that stays in the production for 13 years with, constant success is a real rarity, particularly when that bike is [[:Category:Japanese motorcycles|Japanese]]. And when that model has set a trend that has changed the face of cycling. it's even more noteworthy. | ||
==A Success from the Start== | ===A Success from the Start=== | ||
Launched at the 1975 Paris Salon, the '''[[Yamaha]] XT500''' was the first Japanese off-road bike with a big single engine.It starred a revolution and was such a success from the start that it enabled the development of desert racing as we know it today. For starters, it won the Abidjan-Nice rally, then, ridden by [[Cyril Neveu]], the first two [[Paris-Dakar]] rallies in 1979 and 1980, Simple and sturdy, it was the ideal bike to ride to the ends of the Earth or use every day. and it didn't let down the amateur adventurers who chose it. | Launched at the 1975 Paris Salon, the '''[[Yamaha]] XT500''' was the first Japanese off-road bike with a big single engine.It starred a revolution and was such a success from the start that it enabled the development of desert racing as we know it today. For starters, it won the Abidjan-Nice rally, then, ridden by [[Cyril Neveu]], the first two [[Paris-Dakar]] rallies in 1979 and 1980, Simple and sturdy, it was the ideal bike to ride to the ends of the Earth or use every day. and it didn't let down the amateur adventurers who chose it. | ||
==Multipurpose Machines== | ===Multipurpose Machines=== | ||
From 1976 to 1989. Yamaha sold 196,000 big singles in Europe. 62,600 of which were XT500s (a third of the company's sa1es went to France. Multipurpose off-road bikes are far and away the most popular today. and production has expanded to include single cylinder | From 1976 to 1989. Yamaha sold 196,000 big singles in Europe. 62,600 of which were XT500s (a third of the company's sa1es went to France. Multipurpose off-road bikes are far and away the most popular today. and production has expanded to include single cylinder | ||
machines for oil-road tracks and twins designed as grand tourers. Even though its performance has been overtaken nowadays, the XT500 remains the bike that revitalized the cause of the big single. | machines for oil-road tracks and twins designed as grand tourers. Even though its performance has been overtaken nowadays, the XT500 remains the bike that revitalized the cause of the big single. | ||
==Common Problems== | ===Common Problems=== | ||
The XT500 suffers from poor carburetion and chain snatch at low revs, reluctant starting, quick wear piston and magnesium [[crankcase]]s that rot away. XT550 is better at low revs with two-choke carb, four-valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better [[Yamaha XT550|XT550]] is very rare (the four-valve head goes eventually), while many 500s survive. | The XT500 suffers from poor carburetion and chain snatch at low revs, reluctant starting, quick wear piston and magnesium [[crankcase]]s that rot away. XT550 is better at low revs with two-choke carb, four-valve head and engine balancer, but has a weak clutch. Ironically, the better [[Yamaha XT550|XT550]] is very rare (the four-valve head goes eventually), while many 500s survive. | ||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 87.0mm [[bore]] x 84.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 499.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (OHC). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.25-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Leading Axle Coil Spring Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swing Arm Adjustable Preload. The XT500 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.71 inches (1415 mm) long. | |||
==1976 XT500== | ==1976 XT500== | ||
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==1976 - 1989 Yamaha XT 500== | ==1976 - 1989 Yamaha XT 500== | ||
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==See Also== | |||
*[[Yamaha XT200]] | |||
*[[Yamaha XT225]] | |||
*[[Yamaha XT250]] | |||
*[[Yamaha XT350]] | |||
*[[Yamaha XT550]] | |||
*[[Yamaha XT600]] | |||
*[[Yamaha XT660]] | |||
{{Yamaha}} | |||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XT500]] | |||
[[Category:Yamaha XT series]] | |||
[[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] | [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1990s motorcycles]] | ||