Yamaha IT490
The Yamaha IT 490 was a Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve, air cooled Enduro motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1983 and 1984. Max torque was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Yamaha IT490 | |
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Also called | IT 490 |
Production | 1983 - 1984 |
Class | Enduro |
Predecessor | Yamaha IT465 |
Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve, air cooled |
Bore / Stroke | 86.4mm x 86.4mm |
Compression ratio | 4.9:1 |
Top Speed | 80 mph |
Horsepower | 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 6000RPM |
Torque | 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
Ignition | cdi |
Spark Plug | NGK B8ES '83-84 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 520x110 ‘83-84[1] |
Front Sprocket | 14T ‘83-84[1] |
Rear Sprocket | 44T ‘83-84[1] |
Suspension | Front: 43mm Telescopic adjustable forks Rear: Mono shock, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 3.00 -21 |
Rear Tire | 150/80 -18 |
Wheelbase | 56.5 inches (1435 mm) |
Seat Height | 37.2 inches (945 mm) |
Weight | 275.58 pounds (125.0 Kg) (dry), 123.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 3.59 Gallon (13.60 Liters) |
Related | Yamaha IT125, Yamaha IT175, Yamaha IT200, Yamaha IT250, Yamaha IT350, Yamaha IT490, Yamaha IT500, Yamaha YZ490 |
Competition | Honda CR500, Kawasaki KX500 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve, air cooled. A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 490.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.00 -21 front tire and a 150/80 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm Telescopic adjustable forks while the rear was equipped with a Mono shock, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. The IT 490 was fitted with a 3.59 Gallon (13.60 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 275.58 pounds (125.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.
1983Edit
1984 Yamaha IT 490Edit
The big news in the powerplant is the bump in displacement from 465 to 487cc, accomplished simply by increasing the cylinder bore two millimeters. This follows the large, seven-millimeter increase in stroke which boosted the IT's displacement from 425 to 465cc in 1981. Aside from the trendiness involved in increasing their open-classers' engine sizes, most manufacturers are nudging 500cc because more displacement is the most straightforward route to better power.
See AlsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.