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Yamaha xs 500

4 model year variant(s) in the catalogue.

1979

Sport touring · 49.0 PS · 499.0 cc

1978

Naked bike · 49.0 PS · 499.0 cc

1977

Naked bike · 49.0 PS · 499.0 cc

1976

Classic · 49.0 PS · 499.0 cc

Technical data: Yamaha xs 500 (1979)

The following details refer to 1979, the latest model year in the catalogue. You can find other model years in the selection above.

Technical data

Category
Sport touring
Rating
3.8 / 5
Displacement
499 cc
Power
49 PS
Cylinders
Twin-cylinder
Engine type
Four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Bore
73 mm
Stroke
59.6 mm
Valve train
Double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
Cooling
Air
Final drive
Chain

Capacities

Fuel capacity
15 l

Brakes & chassis

Front brake
Single disc
Rear brake
Single disc
Front tyre
3.25-19
Rear tyre
4.00-18

We compile this data with care, but without guarantee