Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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Also called | Yamaha XS500 |
Class | Standard |
Engine | 498 cc (30.4 cu in) DOHC parallel twin |
Bore / stroke | 72.9 mm x 59.6 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
Top speed | 180 km/h (110 mph)[1] |
Power | 36 kW (48 bhp) @ 8,500 rpm[2] |
Torque | 32.6 ft⋅lb (44.2 N⋅m) @ 6,500 rpm[2] |
Ignition type | battery and coil[1] |
Transmission | 5-speed fully meshed |
Frame type | Double-downtube full-cradle steel |
Brakes | 1x270 mm (10.5 in) disk Front 179 mm (7.06 in) drum Rear[1] |
Tires | 3.25-19-4PR Front 3.50-18-4PR Rear |
Rake, trail | 26.5°/120 mm (4.6 in) |
Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
Dimensions | L: 2,150 mm (84.6 in) W: 840 mm (32.9 in) H: 1,130 mm (44.5 in) |
Weight | 185 kg (408 lb)[2] (dry) |
Fuel capacity | 13 L; 2.8 imp gal (3.4 US gal)[2] |
Fuel consumption | 6.7–5.9 L/100 km; 42–48 mpg‑imp (35–40 mpg‑US) (Highway)[2] |
Related | Yamaha TX750 |
The Yamaha TX500 is a two-cylinder standard motorcycle built by Yamaha and sold in 1973 and 1974. Early models closely resembled the Triumph Bonneville in style. In 1975 the bike was renamed XS500 and then continued to be updated until 1978 when sales ended in the USA. In Europe, the model was available through 1980.