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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | TT 500 | 
			
				| Years: | 1978-81 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 87 х 84 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.0 :1 | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Dry sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 38mm Mikuni | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Flywheel magneto | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 27 hp / 19.7 kW @ 5900 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 27.8 ft-lb / 37.6 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 20.97 / 2nd 13.84 / 3rd 10.59 / 4th8.15 / 6th 6.92 | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.60-18 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2110 mm / 83.1 in Width 934.7 mm / 36.8 in Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 843 mm / 33.2 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 216 mm / 8.5 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 118.8 kg / 262 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 8.5 Litres / 2.24 US gal | 
			
					
						| Road Test: | Dirt Rider 1976 Cycle World 1977 Trail and Track Yamaha TT500 vs CCM 600GP Dirt Rider Yamaha TT500 vs Suzuki DR370 Modern Cycle |