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RD 500 LC 1985
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Yamaha
RD 500 LC
1985
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RD 500 LC 1984
Model sold in
1984
1985
1986
Performance
Max speed
: environ 230 km/h (142,90 mph)
Specifications
Yamaha RD 500 LC 1985
Chassis
Frame : Double tubular steel cradle
Fuel capacity : 22 liters (5,81 US gallons)
Seat height : 780 mm (30,71 in)
Length : 2 085 mm (82,09 in)
Width : 705 mm (27,76 in)
Wheelbase : 1 375 mm (54,13 in)
Dry weight : 177 kg
Curb mass : 221 kg
Front axle
Telehydraulic fork Ø 37 mm (1.46 in), Wheel travel : 140 mm (5,51 in)
Braking 2 discs Ø 270 mm (10.63 in), 2-piston caliper
Front wheel : 120 / 80 - 16
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Transmission
6 stage gearbox , manual
Secondary by chain
Rear axle
Mono-amortisseur, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4,72 in)
Braking 1 disc Ø 245 mm (9.65 in), 2-piston caliper
Rear wheel : 130 / 80 - 18
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Motor
4 cylinders 50° V-shape
, 2 strokes
Cooling system : liquid
4 carburetors Ø 26 mm
499 cc (Bore x stroke: 56,4 x 50 mm)
82,50 ch (81,40 hp)
to 9 500 rpm
6,80 mkg
to 8 500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio
: 2.17 kg/ch
Weight / torque ratio
: 26.03 kg/mkg
Compression : 6,6 : 1
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1984
1985
1986
Competitors
Suzuki RG 500 GAMMA 1985
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Torque
Yamaha RD 500 LC 1985 : 6.8 mkg
Suzuki RG 500 GAMMA 1985 : 7.3 mkg
Power
Yamaha RD 500 LC 1985 : 82,50 ch (81,40 hp)
Suzuki RG 500 GAMMA 1985 : 95 ch (93,70 hp)
Power-to-Weight ratio
Yamaha RD 500 LC 1985 : 2.17 kg/ch
Suzuki RG 500 GAMMA 1985 : 1.64 kg/ch
Torque-to-Weight ratio
Yamaha RD 500 LC 1985 : 26.03 kg/mkg
Suzuki RG 500 GAMMA 1985 : 21.1 kg/mkg
Speed
Yamaha RD 500 LC 1985 : 230 km/h (142,90 mph)
Suzuki RG 500 GAMMA 1985 : 228 km/h (141,70 mph)
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