Technical specifications
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| Model: |
XT 500 |
| Years: |
1977 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
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Capacity:
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499 cc / 30.5 cuin
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Bore x Stroke:
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87 х 84 mm
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Compression Ratio:
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9.0 :1
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Induction:
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32mm Mikuni VM32SS carburetor
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Ignition:
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Magneto, CB/coil
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Starting:
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Kick
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Max Power:
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32 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
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Max Torque:
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4.0 kgf-m / 39.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm
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Clutch:
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Wet multiplate
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Transmission:
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5 Speed
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Frame:
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Half-duplex cradle
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Front Suspension:
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Leading axle coil spring fork
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Front Wheel Travel:
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195 mm / 7.6 in
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Rear Suspension:
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Swing arm adjustable preload
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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142 mm / 5.5 in
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Front Brakes:
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Single 160mm drum
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Rear Brakes:
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Single 150mm drum
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Front Tyre:
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3.00-21
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Rear Tyre:
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4.00-18
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Dimensions:
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Length 2185 mm / 86.0 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in
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Wheelbase:
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1415 mm / 55.7 in
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Seat Height:
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840 mm / 33.0 in
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Ground Clearance:
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215 mm / 8.4 in
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Dry Weight:
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140 kg / 308.6 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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8.8 Litres / 2.3 US gal
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Consumption Average:
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59 mpg
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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15.0 sec / 87.1 mph
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Top Speed:
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162.2 km/h / 100.8 mph
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Road Test:
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Bike magazine 1977 Bike magazine Group Test 1978 Motorcycling Monthly 1976 Moto Journal 1982
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