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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''Yamaha TX500''' | |name = '''Yamaha TX500''' | ||
|image = | |image = [[File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-4.jpg|frameless|1973 Yamaha TX 500]] | ||
|aka = TX 500 | |aka = TX 500 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
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|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = [[Classic]] | |class = [[Classic]] | ||
|engine = Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC | |engine = 500cc Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC | ||
|bore_stroke = 72.9mm x 72.9mm | |bore_stroke = 72.9mm x 72.9mm | ||
|compression = 9:1 | |compression = 9:1 | ||
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|torque = 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM | |torque = 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '73-74 | ||
|battery = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '73-74 | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-Speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 5-Speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: Chain <br> | Final Drive: Chain <br> | ||
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|fuel_consumption = 6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg) | |fuel_consumption = 6.72 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg) | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = [[Yamaha XS500]], [[Yamaha RD350]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Yamaha]] TX 500''' was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1973. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8500 RPM. | The '''[[Yamaha]] TX 500''' was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1973. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8500 RPM. | ||
==Overview== | |||
[[Yamaha]] broke into new territory by creating a 4-valve per cylinder [[engine]] in a production street bike with the 500cc, [[4-stroke]], twin cylinder '''TX500'''. In 1973 the [[Yamaha TX500|TX500]] appeared with twin overhead camshafts and two years later evolved into the [[Yamaha XS500|XS500]] which sold to the end of the decade, but never in large numbers. While it was a very innovative [[motorcycle]] much of its thunder was stolen by the rip roaring [[Yamaha RD350|RD350]]. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==1973 Yamaha TX 500== | ==1973 Yamaha TX 500== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-4.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-3.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-2.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-1.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 | |||
File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-0.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 | |||
File:1973 Yamaha TX500.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1973 Yamaha TX500 | |||
</gallery> | |||
The third model of Yamaha’s 4-stroke road sports category, this racy Super Sports model was, very different from its predecessors, the 650 and 750, being the first road bike to have a DOHC 4-valve per cylinder high output engine. Functions such as the worldﾕs first IC regulator, a CV carburetor, an full cradle frame - Duplex type" and is circular steel pipes, frame and front disc brakes were also featured on this model. | The third model of Yamaha’s 4-stroke road sports category, this racy Super Sports model was, very different from its predecessors, the 650 and 750, being the first road bike to have a DOHC 4-valve per cylinder high output engine. Functions such as the worldﾕs first IC regulator, a CV carburetor, an full cradle frame - Duplex type" and is circular steel pipes, frame and front disc brakes were also featured on this model. | ||
==1974== | |||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-10.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue | |||
</gallery> | |||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-dark#yamaha-tx500 The Dark] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-dark#yamaha-tx500 The Dark] | ||
{{Yamaha}} | |||
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TX500, Yamaha]] | |||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||