Technical specifications
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| Model: |
RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500 |
| Years: |
1984 |
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Engine:
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Two stroke, 50°-V4 cylinder, reed valve, YPVS
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Capacity:
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499 cc / 30.3 cu-in
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Bore x Stroke:
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56.4 x 50 mm
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Cooling System:
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Liquid cooled
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Compression Ratio:
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6.6 :1
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Induction:
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4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors
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Ignition:
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Digital CDI
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Spark Plug:
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NGK, BR9HS
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Starting:
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Kick
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Max Power:
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88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm
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Max Torque:
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6.57 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm
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Clutch:
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Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
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Transmission:
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6 Speed
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Gear Ratio:
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1st 2.250 2nd 1.685 3rd 1.363 4th 1.166 5th 1.043 6th 0.960
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Frame:
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Steel twin downtube
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Front Suspension:
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37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable and anti-dive variable.
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Front Wheel Travel:
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140 mm / 5.5 in
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Rear Suspension:
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Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping,
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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120 mm / 4.7 in
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Front Brakes:
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2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers
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Rear Brakes:
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Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper
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Front Tyre:
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120/80 V16 +
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Rear Tyre:
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130/80 V18
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Dimensions:
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Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 705 mm /27.7 in Height 1145 mm /45.0 in
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Wheelbase:
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1375 mm / 54.1 in
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Seat Height:
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780 mm / 30.7 in
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Dry Weight:
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180 kg / 437.8 lbs
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Wet Weight:
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198.6 kg / 436.5 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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22 Litres / 5.8 gal
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Consumption Average:
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27.5 mpg
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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11.7 sec / 117.7 mph
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Top Speed:
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148 mph / 238 km/h
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