The Yamaha TX 500 motorcycle specifications include a 500 cc (30.51 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 192.8 kg (425 lb).
Key specifications
1973Year released
500 ccDisplacement
192.8 kgDry weight
15.1 LFuel tank
How the Yamaha TX 500 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.
Displacement500 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity15.1 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L
About 16% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 64th percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
Displacement54th
500 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity64th
15.1 L — larger than about 64% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 500 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
5-speed • Chain (final drive)
Additional useful specifications
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
225 km |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
500 cc (30.51 cu in) |
| Compression ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. 2 Keihin |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter |
Electric & kick |
| Lubrication |
Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet Plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Steel |
| Rear suspension |
adjustable |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
192.8 kg (425 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
15.14 L (4.00 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
6.72 L/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
155.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed |
177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.2594 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system |
double stainless steel pipes |
| Price as new |
US$ 1295. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.