Yamaha TX500 (1975-76)

The Yamaha TX 500 Sport motorcycle was produced from 1975-76 and featured an air-cooled, four-stroke parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.8:1 and was equipped with a wet sump lubrication system along with 2x 38mm Mikuni carburetors and battery and coil ignition. The bike had a maximum power output of 48 hp at 8,500 rpm and maximum torque of 4.5 kgf-m at 6,500 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed, and it had a final chain drive. The frame was a full cradle frame made of 100% circular steel pipes. The bike’s suspension consisted of telescopic fork front suspension and dual shock swing arm rear suspension, which was preload adjustable. The front and rear brakes were a single 267mm disc and drum, respectively. It had a seat height of 812 mm and a wet weight of 207.7 kg, with a fuel capacity of 12.8 liters. Overall, the Yamaha TX 500 was a high-performance sportbike designed for speed and agile handling on the road.


Technische Daten:

Make Model: Yamaha TX 500 Sport

Year: 1975 – 76


Motor: Vierstöckiger, paralleler Zweizylinder. DOHC
Hubraum: 498 cm³ / 30,5 cu-in
Bohrung x Hub: 73 59,6 mm
Kühlsystem: Luftgekühlt
Verdichtungsverhältnis: 9,8:1
Schmierung: Nasssumpf
Ansaugung: 2x 38mm Mikuni-Vergaser
Zündung: Batterie und Spule
Anfahren: Elektrisch & Kick
Max Leistung: 48 PS / 36,5 kW @ 8500 U/min
Max. Drehmoment: 4,5 kgf-m / 32,5 lb-ft @ 6500 U/min
Getriebe: 5-Gang
Endantrieb: Kette
Frame: Full cradle frame – Duplex type” and is 100% of circular steel pipes!
Vordere Federung: Teleskopgabel.

Hintere Aufhängung: Doppelfederbein-Schwinge, Vorspannung einstellbar!
Vordere Bremsen: Einzelne 267-mm-Scheibe
Hintere Bremsen: Trommel
Reifen vorne: 3.25-19
Hinterreifen: 3.50-18
Sitzhöhe: 812 mm / 32 in
Nassgewicht: 207,7 kg / 458 lb
Fuel Capacity: 12.8 Litres / 3 4 gal

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