1985 Yamaha RD 500 LC
          
      General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
        
                      30.45 cubic inches            (499.0 ccm)
                  
      Engine type
        
          V4, 2 stroke        
      Power
      
                  88.0 horsepowers          (65.6 kiloWatts)
           at 9500 RPM              
    Torque
      
                  -
              
    Compression
      
                  6.6:1
              
    Bore x stroke
      
                  3.44 x 3.05 inches (56.4 x 50.0 mm)              
    Fuel system
      
                  -
              
    Fuel control
        
          Membrane and power valve        
      Cooling system
      
                  Liquid              
    Gearbox
      
                  6-speed              
    Transmission type, final drive
      
                  Chain              
    Starter
      
                  -
              
    Fuel consumption
      
                  -
              
    Top speed
      
                  223.0 kmh (138.6 mph)               
    Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre
        
                      120/80-16                  
      Rear tyre
        
                      130/80-18                  
      Front brake
      
                  Double discs                                                                
    Rear brake
      
                                       Single disc                                             
    Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
      
                  -
              
    Wet weight
        
          476.2 pounds (216.0 kg)        
      Seat height
      
                  -
              
    Wheelbase
      
                  -
              
    Ground clearance
      
                  -
              
    Fuel capacity
      
                  5.81 gallons (22.0 litres)              
    Oil capacity
      
                  -
              
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