Yamaha XT 500 (1979) vs Yamaha RS 200 (1979-81)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model: | XT 500 | RS 200 |
| Years: | 1979 | 1979-81 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Two stoke, parallel twin |
| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.5 cuin | 195 cc / 11.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 87 х 84 mm | 52 x 46 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0 :1 | 6.5:1 |
| Induction: | 32mm Mikuni VM32SS carburetor | Single Mikuni, VM 24SS Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Magneto, CB/coil | Battery |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric & Kick |
| Max Power: | 32 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm | 17.7 hp / 13.0 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 4.0 kgf-m / 39.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 18.3 Nm / 1.87 kg-m @ 6000rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multiplate | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Leading axle coil spring fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm adjustable preload | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single 160mm drum | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 150mm drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 2.75-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 3.00-17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in | Length 1950 mm / 76.7 in Width 725 mm / 28.5 in Height 984 mm / 38.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1475 mm / 58.0 in | 1245 mm / 49.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.0 in | 765 mm / 30.1 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 215 mm / 8.4 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 140 kg / 308.6 lbs | 120 kg / 264.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.8 Litres / 2.3 US gal | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 us gal |