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Italia1976 Yamaha XT 500
General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
30.45 cubic inches (499.0 ccm)
Engine type
Single cylinder, 4 stroke
Power
27.0 horsepowers (20.1 kiloWatts)
at 5900 RPM
Torque
28.91 pound-foot/lbf-ft (39.20 Nm / 4.00 kgf-m)
at 5000 RPM
Compression
9:1
Bore x stroke
5.31 x 5.13 inches (87.0 x 84.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Kick
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
132.0 kmh (82.0 mph)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension travel
11.90 inches (195.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
8.66 inches (142.0 mm)
Front tyre
3.00-
Rear tyre
4.00-
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
9.76 inches (160.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
9.15 inches (150.0 mm)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
308.6 pounds (140.0 kg)
Wet weight
341.7 pounds (155.0 kg)
Seat height
51.3 inches (840 mm)
Wheelbase
86.3 inches (1415 mm)
Overall length
133.3 inches (2185 mm)
Ground clearance
13.1 inches (215 mm)
Fuel capacity
2.38 gallons (9.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.58 gallons (2.2 litres)
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