Yamaha RD 250LC / RZ 250LC (1981) vs Yamaha XT 500 (1977)
Comparison technical specifications
Add bike |
Remove bike |
Remove bike |
| Make: | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model: | RD 250LC / RZ 250LC | XT 500 |
| Years: | 1981 | 1977 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, parallel twin | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 247 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.5 cuin |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 х 54 mm | 87 х 84 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.2 :1 | 9.0 :1 |
| Induction: | 2x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetor | 32mm Mikuni VM32SS carburetor |
| Ignition: | CDI | Magneto, CB/coil |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 35.5 hp / 26.1 kW @ 8500 rpm　 | 32 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m@ 8000 rpm | 4.0 kgf-m / 39.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Leading axle coil spring fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Monocross | Swing arm adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 267mm disc | Single 160mm drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 150mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 4.00-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2080 mm / 81.8 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length 2185 mm / 86.0 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 840 mm / 33.0 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 165 mm / 6.4 in | 215 mm / 8.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 139 kg / 306.4 lbs | 140 kg / 308.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 8.8 Litres / 2.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 40 mpg | 59 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.6 sec | 15.0 sec / 87.1 mph |
| Top Speed: | 98 mph / 157.7 km/h | 162.2 km/h / 100.8 mph |