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Yamaha TT 500

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Model

Yamaha TT 500

Year

1978 - 81

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder

Capacity

499 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 87 х 84 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.0 :1
Lubrication Dry sump

Induction

38mm Mikuni

Ignition 

Flywheel magneto 
Starting Kick

Max Power

27 hp / 19.7 kW @ 5900 rpm

Max Torque

27.8 ft-lb / 37.6 Nm @ 5500 rpm

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Final Drive Chain
Gear Ratio

1st 20.97  /  2nd 13.84  /  3rd 10.59  /  4th8.15  /  6th 6.92

Front Suspension

Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension

Swinging arm

Front Brakes

Drum

Rear Brakes

Drum

Front Tyre

3.00-21

Rear Tyre

4.60-18
Dimensions Length  2110 mm / 83.1 in
Width    934.7 mm / 36.8 in
Height   1120 mm / 44.1 in
Wheelbase 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Seat Height 843 mm / 33.2 in
Ground Clearance 216 mm / 8.5 in

Dry Weight

118.8 kg / 262 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

8.5 Litres / 2.24 US gal

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