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Yamaha XS500B
General moped information |
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| Model | Yamaha XS500B |
| Year | 1975 |
| Category | Classic |
| Rating | 64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
Engine and transmission |
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| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. two Keihin CV32 |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Ignition | battery, timing 38* BTDC, point gap .012-.018 in. |
| Lubrication system | wet sump, two pumps |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Clutch | wet, multi-disc |
| Fuel consumption | 2.80 litres/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 65.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | twin pipes, bridged |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type | steel tubing double-cradle |
| Rake (fork angle) | 62.0° |
| Trail | 117 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions | 3/19-4PR |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 4/18-4PR |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
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| Overall height | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,150 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 835 mm (32.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.86 litres (3.40 gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 litres (0.23 quarts) |
Other specifications |
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| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Modifications compared to previous model | Last XS500 year w/ spoked wheels. Uses one of two different oil filters due to mid-year change in mounting plate. Air and oil filters long discontinued. |
