The Yamaha XT 500 motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 155 kg (341.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1976 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XT 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.
About 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 17% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 6% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 79th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 31% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th 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.
155 kg — heavier than about 39% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 61%.
840 mm — taller than about 79% of Yamaha models.
9 L — larger than about 30% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,185
2,082
5% above average.
1,415
1,416
Close to average.
840
793
6% above average.
215
181
19% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire pressure | 19 PSI (1.3 Bar or 130 kPa) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire pressure | 26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.20 L (2.32 US qt) |
| Spark plug | NGK BP7ES, NGK BPR7EIX |
| Chain links | 100 |
| Sprocket sizes | 16/42 (front/rear) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Torque | 39.2 Nm (4.0 kgf-m or 28.9 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 87.0 x 84 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Starter | Kick |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 2.20 L (2.32 US qt) |
| Spark plugs | NGK BP7ES, NGK BPR7EIX |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Chain links | 100 |
| Sprockets | 16/42 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Leading axle coil spring fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Swing arm adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 195 mm (7.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 36 mm (1.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire pressure | 19 PSI (1.3 Bar or 130 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 155 kg (341.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 140 kg (308.6 lb) |
| Seat height | 840 mm (33.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,185 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,415 mm (55.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 215 mm (8.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 L (2.38 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 132.0 km/h (82.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1929 hp/kg |
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.