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.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha TX 500 Sport
| Year | 1975 – 76 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stole, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 73 59.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 2x 38mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starting | Electric & kick |
| Max Power | 48 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 4.5 kgf-m / 32.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Full cradle frame – Duplex type” and is 100% of circular steel pipes! |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable! |
| Front Brakes | Single 267mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Seat Height | 812 mm / 32 in |
| Wet Weight | 207.7 kg / 458 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.8 Litres / 3 4 gal |
