1977 Yamaha XT500 , The Iconic 70's Enduro
Today we're going to bring you the iconic enduro in 70's from Yamaha, The XT500. It's 1977 production, which is the middle phase of XT500 Production with maroon body paint and black color on the rest of this bikes' accessories.
1977 Yamaha XT500 , The Iconic 70's Enduro |
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In that Era, Yamaha XT 500 Comes with this Following Specifications :
Year: 1977
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.5 cuin
Bore x Stroke: 87 84 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 32mm Mikuni VM32SS carburetor
Ignition: Magneto, CB/coil
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 32 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 4.0 kgf-m / 39.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Half-duplex cradle
Front Suspension: Leading axle coil spring fork
Front Wheel Travel: 195 mm / 7.6 in
Rear Suspension: Swing arm adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 142 mm / 5.5 in
Front Brakes: Single 160mm drum
Rear Brakes: Single 150mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dimensions: Length 2185 mm / 86.0 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height: 840 mm / 33.0 in
Ground Clearance: 215 mm / 8.4 in
Dry Weight: 140 kg / 308.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 8.8 Litres / 2.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 59 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.0 sec / 87.1 mph
Top Speed: 162.2 km/h / 100.8 mph
For those who live in 1970-80's must be missing the moments of riding this great enduro on the road. well Millenials or Gen-Z, it's not bad idea to try this Vintage or old school enduro. or if you want to grab ones, there are still available a few amounts of this Yamaha XT500 For sale on the craiglist.