Yamaha XVZ 1200TK Venture Royal (1984) vs Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 (1984) vs Yamaha RD 500LC Christian Sarron Replica (1985)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model: | XVZ 1200TK Venture Royal | RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 | RD 500LC Christian Sarron Replica |
| Years: | 1984 | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 72° V-4 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, 50°-V4 cylinder, reed valve, YPVS | Two stroke, 50°-V4 cylinder, reed valve. |
| Capacity: | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 х 66 mm | 56.4 x 50 mm | 56.4 x 50 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 6.6 :1 | 6.6 :1 |
| Induction: | 4x Mikuni carburetors | 4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors | 4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Digital CDI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 97 hp @ 7000 rpm | 88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm | 88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 10.4 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 6.57 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm | 6.57 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple disc | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 39/15, 2.60 2nd 39/22, 1.77 3rd 31/23, 1.35 4th 31/29, 107 5th 29/32, 0.91 | 1st 2.250 2nd 1.685 3rd 1.363 4th 1.166 5th 1.043 6th 0.960 | 1st 2.250 2nd 1.685 3rd 1.363 4th 1.166 5th 1.043 6th 0.960 |
| Frame: | Double-downtube, full-cradle frame; round-section steel swing arm | Steel twin downtube | Steel twin downtube |
| Front Suspension: | Center-axle, air-adjustable fork with 40mm tubes, anti-dive valving | 37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable and anti-dive variable. | 37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable and anti-dive variable. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Single air-adjustable shock absorber, adjustable for rebound dampening, producing | Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping, | Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 108 mm / 4.2 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 282mm discs | 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 282mm disc | Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper | Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/90-18 | 120/80 V16 + | 120/80 V16 + |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-18 | 130/80 V18 | 130/80 V18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1610mm / 63.4 in | 1375 mm / 54.1 in | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 787 mm / 31.2 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 320 kg / 7.5.4 lbs | 180 kg / 437.8 lbs | 180 kg / 437.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 gal |
| Consumption Average: | 14.7 km/lit | 27.5 mpg | 27.5 mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.6 sec / 165.0 km/h | 11.7 sec / 117.7 mph | 11.7 sec / 117.7 mph |
| Top Speed: | 198.7 km/h | 148 mph / 238 km/h | 148 mph / 238 km/h |