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Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 (1985) technical specifications

Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 technical specifications

Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 is produced in 1985. Engine is Two stroke, 50°-V4 cylinder, reed valve, YPVS, displacement 499 cc / 30.3 cu-in , produces power 88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm and 6.57 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm. Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 top speed is 148 mph / 238 km/h. Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 weighs 180 kg / 437.8 lbs. Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 has 3 photos.

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Model: RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500
Years: 1985
Engine: Two stroke, 50°-V4 cylinder, reed valve, YPVS
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56.4 x 50 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 6.6 :1
Induction: 4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Digital CDI
Spark Plug: NGK, BR9HS
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 6.57 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.250 2nd 1.685 3rd 1.363 4th 1.166 5th 1.043 6th 0.960
Frame: Steel twin downtube
Front Suspension: 37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable and anti-dive variable.
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping,
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper
Front Tyre: 120/80 V16 +
Rear Tyre: 130/80 V18
Dimensions: Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 705 mm /27.7 in Height 1145 mm /45.0 in
Wheelbase: 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 180 kg / 437.8 lbs
Wet Weight: 198.6 kg / 436.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 gal
Consumption Average: 27.5 mpg
Standing ¼ Mile: 11.7 sec / 117.7 mph
Top Speed: 148 mph / 238 km/h

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