1977 Yamaha TT

Description

1977 YAMAHA TT 500
Rare Vintage Enduro Bike
This bike is very well kept, meticulously maintained, and very lightly used.
The
Yamaha
TT500 model was developed as a desert race enduro machine. Released as a street-legal version of the TT500
enduro
machine launched the year before, this model became the pioneer of the big single off-road genre. It was the focus of attention also for the bold adoption for the first time ever of a forward inclining upside-down rear suspension on a trail model. It was on an XT500 that the Sonauto Yamaha team’s Cyril Neveu won the
motorcycle
division of the 1st
Paris
Dakar
Rally in 1979.
Cosmetically it shows minimal wear and tear for a 40 year old bike. It's in jaw dropping condition.
The frame rails are damage free. The entire bike is without any rust. Body, plastics, metals, footpeg, and handlebars are all in great shape and all original. It's been well stored and kept in a climate controlled garage. There's no mud or asphalt damage or debris on/under the body or on the engine. Mechanically this bike doesn't need any attention asides being ridden.
Photos speak for themselves.
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This bike is being sold as-is with no existing or extended warranties.
Engine
A 86.4mm
bore
x 86.4mm
stroke
result in a
displacement
of just 499.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-21 front
tire
and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
Yamaha TT500
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Also called
TT 500
Production
1976 - 1981
Class
Enduro
Engine
499
cc
Single Cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled
Bore
/
Stroke
86.4mm x 86.4mm
Compression ratio
9.:1
Top Speed
90 mph
Horsepower
26.95 HP (20.1 KW) @ 5900RPM
Torque
28.03 ft/lbs (38.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Transmission
Gear box: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
]
Front Sprocket
15T ‘76
[2]
Rear Sprocket
52T ‘76
[2]
Suspension
Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Swing arm
Brakes
Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Wheelbase
55.91 inches (1420 mm)
Length
83.11 inches (2111 mm)
Width
36.42 inches (925 mm)
Seat Height
33.19 inches (843 mm)
Weight
127.0 kg (
wet
)