Engineered by Yamaha for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1975 Yamaha XS500B relies on a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 73.0 x 59.6 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) with a 8.5:1 compression ratio.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12.86-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 459 km (285 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph).
Theoretical Range
~459 km (285 mi)
Engine
Displacement498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Compression8.5:1
Bore x Stroke73.0 x 59.6 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Two Keihin CV32
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignitionbattery, timing 38* BTDC, point gap .012-.018 in.
LubricationWet sump, two pumps
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-disc
Performance
Top Speed180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.80 litres/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases65.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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