Yamaha RD500LC (1984)

The 1984 Yamaha RD500LC is a high-performance motorcycle equipped with a liquid-cooled two-stroke V4 engine that produces 88 horsepower at 9500 rpm and 6.57 Nm of torque at 8500 rpm. The motorcycle features 4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors, a digital CDI ignition, and a six-speed transmission with a wet, multiple-disc clutch. The RD500LC has a steel twin-downtube frame, 37mm air-assisted telescopic front forks, and a monoshock rear suspension with a preload and rebound damping. The motorcycle has a front dual-disc and rear single-disc brake system. It has a top speed of 148 mph, while the quarter-mile standing is completed in 11.7 seconds at a top speed of 117.7 mph. The fuel capacity is 22 litres, the dry weight is 180 kg, and the wet weight is 198.6 kg. The motorcycle has a length of 2085 mm, width of 705 mm, height of 1145 mm, and a wheelbase of 1375 mm. The seat height is 780 mm, and the front and rear wheels are fitted with 120/80 V16 and 130/80 V18 tires, respectively. The motorcycle has a consumption average of 27.5 mpg.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha RD 500LC / RZV500 / RZ 500

Year: 1984

Engine: Two stroke, 50 degrees-V4 cylinder, reed valve, YPVS

Capacity: 499 cc / 30.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 56.4 x 50 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 6.6:1

Induction: 4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors

Ignition: Digital CDI

Spark Plug: NGK, BR9HS

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 88 hp / 63.9 kW @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque: 6.57 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratio: 1st 2.250 2nd 1.685 3rd 1.363 4th 1.166 5th 1.043 6th 0.960

Frame: Steel twin downtube

Front Suspension: 37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable and anti-dive variable.

Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in

Rear Suspension: Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping,

Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Front Brakes: 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper

Front Tyre: 120/80 V16 +

Rear Tyre: 130/80 V18

Dimensions: Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 705 mm /27.7 in Height 1145 mm /45.0 in

Wheelbase: 1375 mm / 54.1 in

Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in

Dry Weight: 180 kg / 437.8 lbs

Wet Weight: 198.6 kg / 436.5 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 gal

Consumption Average: 27.5 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.7 sec / 117.7 mph

Top Speed: 148 mph / 238 km/h