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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XT 500 | 
			
				| Years: | 1976 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.5 cuin | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 87 х 84 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.0 :1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 32mm Mikuni VM32SS carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Magneto, CB/coil | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 32 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 4.0 kgf-m / 39.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet multiplate | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Half-duplex cradle | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Leading axle coil spring fork | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 195 mm / 7.6 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm adjustable preload | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 142 mm / 5.5 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single 160mm drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 150mm drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length 2185 mm / 86.0 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.0 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 215 mm / 8.4 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 140 kg / 308.6 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 8.8 Litres / 2.3 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 59 mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 15.0 sec / 87.1 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 162.2 km/h / 100.8 mph | 
			
					
						| Road Test: | Bike magazine 1977 Bike magazine Group Test 1978 Motorcycling Monthly 1976 Moto Journal 1982 |