The Yamaha RD 500 LC motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha RD 500 LC compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 59th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 69% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.
199 kg — heavier than about 59% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 41%.
22 L — larger than about 94% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/80-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-18 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.13:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 56.4 x 50 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Membrane & power valve |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
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| Front tire | 120/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 199 kg (438.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 223.0 km/h (138.6 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.