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The Specifications for a 1978 Yamaha XT 500

The 1978 Yamaha XT 500 is a motorcycle manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company. It is a bike that fits into the enduro or offroad categories. Since an enduro motorcycle is made to be suitable with outdoor offroad sport riding as well as city and highway driving, the XT500 has many features to accommodate riders whether they're jumping hills offroad or commuting to work.

Performance
- The powerful little single cylinder, four-stroke engine of the Yamaha XT 500 was capable of 27 horsepower at 5,900 rpm. In addition, the enduro boasted a top speed of 82 miles per hour with a compression rate of 9.0 to 1. The XT 500, which had two valves per cylinder and a five-speed gearbox, had a bore and stroke of 3.4 by 3.3 inches.
Suspension/Brakes
- The chassis and suspension of the Yamaha XT 500 accommodated mechanics of speed racing outdoors while being legal on the streets. In both the front and rear, there were expanding brakes that supported the tires. The rear tire had dimensions of 4.00 by 18 inches while the front tires stood at 3.25 by 21 inches. With a power ratio of 0.17 horsepower per kilogram and a 0-to-60 acceleration time of a mere 8 seconds, a strong braking system was needed to enforce safety.
Miscellaneous
- The exterior of the 1979 Yamaha XT 500 has powerful lines as well as a sleek look similar to a motocross bike. It has a curb weight of 155kg (342 lb.) and a
  
  fuel capacity 9 liters (2.38 gallons).

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