Yamaha TX 500 Sport (1973-74) vs Honda XL 185S (1979-80)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | TX 500 Sport | XL 185S |
| Years: | 1973-74 | 1979-80 |
| Engine: | Four stole, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.5 cu-in | 180 cc / 10.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73 х 59.6 mm | 63.0 x 57.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 2x 38mm Mikuni carburetor | Single 24mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition: | Battery and coil | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 48 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 16 hp / 11.7 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 4.5 kgf-m / 32.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 13.6 Nm / 10.0 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Full cradle frame - Duplex type" and is 100% of circular steel pipes! | Semi double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork. | 38mm Showa air assisted forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable! | Showa Pro-Link shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single 267mm disc | 110mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 110mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 4.10-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12.8 Litres / 3 4 gal | 7 Litres / 1.8 US gal |