Yamaha XT 500 (1979) technical specifications
Yamaha XT 500 is produced in 1979. Engine is Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve, displacement 499 cc / 30.5 cuin , produces power 32 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm and 4.0 kgf-m / 39.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm. Yamaha XT 500 top speed is 100.8 mph. Yamaha XT 500 weighs 140 kg / 308.6 lbs. Yamaha XT 500 has 1 photos.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'| Model: | XT 500 |
| Years: | 1979 |
| 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: | 160 mm / 6.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 160mm drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 150mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1475 mm / 58.0 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: | 100.8 mph |
| Road Test: | Bike magazine 1977 Bike magazine Group Test 1978 Motorcycling Monthly 1976 Moto Journal 1982 |