Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 (1985) vs Yamaha GTS1000 / ABS (1995-96) vs Yamaha RD 500LC Christian Sarron Replica (1985) vs Yamaha XTZ 750 Super Ténéré (1995-96)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Yamaha	Yamaha	Yamaha	Yamaha
Model:	RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500	GTS1000 / ABS	RD 500LC Christian Sarron Replica	XTZ 750 Super Ténéré
Years:	1985	1995-96	1985	1995-96
Engine:	Two stroke, 50°-V4 cylinder, reed valve, YPVS	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.	Two stroke, 50°-V4 cylinder, reed valve.	Four -stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	499 cc / 30.3 cu-in	1002 cc / 61.2 cu-in	499 cc / 30.3 cu-in	749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	56.4 x 50 mm	75.5 X 56 mm	56.4 x 50 mm	87 x 63 mm
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled,
Compression Ratio:	6.6 :1	10.8:1	6.6 :1	9.5:1
Induction:	4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors	Electronic fuel infection.	4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors	2x 38mm Mikuni BDST38 CV carburetors
Ignition:	Digital CDI	Digital	Digital CDI	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Starting:	Kick	Electric	Kick	Electric
Max Power:	88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm	102 hp / 74.4 kW @ 9000 rpm	88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm	69.3 hp / 54 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque:	6.57 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm	106 Nm / 78.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	6.57 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm	68 Nm / 50.2 lb-fts @ 6750 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain
Front Suspension:	37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable and anti-dive variable.	Single sided swingarm variable preload, compression and rebound damping	37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable and anti-dive variable.	Telescopic forks.
Front Wheel Travel:	140 mm / 5.5 in	116 mm / 4.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	235 mm / 9.2 in
Rear Suspension:	Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping,	Monocross variable preload, compression and rebound damping	Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping,	Monoshock, adjustable preload compression damping adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	130 mm / 5.1 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	215 mm / 8.4 in
Front Brakes:	2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers	Single 330mm disc 6 piston caliper with ABS	2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers	2x 245mm discs
Rear Brakes:	Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper	Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper	Single 236mm disc
Front Tyre:	120/80 V16 +	130/60 ZR17	120/80 V16 +	90/90-21
Rear Tyre:	130/80 V18	170/60 ZR17	130/80 V18	140/80-17
Dimensions:	Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 705 mm /27.7 in Height 1145 mm /45.0 in	Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 700 mm / 27.5 in Height 1320 mm / 51.9 in	Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 705 mm /27.7 in Height 1145 mm /45.0 in	Length 2285 mm / 90 in Width 815 mm / 32.1 in
Wheelbase:	1375 mm / 54.1 in	1495 mm / 58.9 in	1375 mm / 54.1 in	1505 mm / 59.3 in
Seat Height:	780 mm / 30.7 in	790 mm / 31.1 in	780 mm / 30.7 in	865 mm / 34.1 in
Dry Weight:	180 kg / 437.8 lbs	246.0 kg / 542.3 lbs	180 kg / 437.8 lbs	203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Wet Weight:	198.6 kg / 436.5 lbs	278.2 kg / 613.3 lbs	198.6 kg / 436.5 lbs	236 kg / 520.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	22 Litres / 5.8 gal	20 Litres / 5.28 gal	22 Litres / 5.8 gal	26 Litres / 6.6 gal
Consumption Average:	27.5 mpg	15.5 km/lit	27.5 mpg	16.5 km/lit
Top Speed:	148 mph / 238 km/h	227.8 km/h / 141.5 mph	148 mph / 238 km/h	192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph