Yamaha XS 500 (1975-76)

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The Yamaha XS 500 motorcycle was produced from 1975 to 1976 and featured a four-stroke parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc. The engine was cooled by air and had a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The bike came equipped with a wet sump lubrication system and two 38mm Mikuni carburetors. It had both an electric and kick starter and could produce a maximum power of 48 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 4.5 kgf-m at 6500 rpm.

The XS 500 had a five-speed transmission and a final drive chain. It had a full cradle frame made of circular steel pipes and a telescopic fork front suspension and dual shock swing arm rear suspension. Front brakes consisted of a single 267mm disc and the rear brake was a drum. The bike had a seat height of 812mm and a wet weight of 207.7 kg. It could hold 12.8 liters of fuel and had an average consumption of 46 mpg. The braking distance from 60-0mph was not specified, but the distance from 100-0mph was 139ft. The bike could complete a standing quarter-mile in 14.36 seconds and had a top speed of 105mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XS 500

Year: 1975 – 76


Engine: Four stole, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 73 59.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 2x 38mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: Battery and coil
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 48 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 4.5 kgf-m / 32.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Full cradle frame – Duplex type” and is 100% of circular steel pipes!
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork.

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable!
Front Brakes: Single 267mm disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18
Seat Height: 812 mm / 32 in
Wet Weight: 207.7 kg / 458 lb
Fuel Capacity: 12.8 Litres / 3 4 US gal
Consumption Average: 46 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 139 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.36 sec
Top Speed: 105 mph / 169 km/h

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