1978
OSSA 500 Yankee - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 195927 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | OSSA |
| Model | 500 Yankee |
| Year | 1978 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Reartyre | 4.00-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 72.0 x 60.0 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.1:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 488.00 ccm (29.78 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, two-stroke |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 58.00 HP (42.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds) |
About OSSA
Country of Origin:
Spain
Founder:
Manuel Giró (Orpheo Sincronic Sociedad Anónima)
Best Known For:
Lightweight Spanish two-strokes; trials legends (Mick Andrews Replica) and enduro racers
Company History
OSSA helped define Spain’s off-road identity with light, crisp two-strokes that prized balance and traction over brute force. Trials success—especially with Mick Andrews—made the brand synonymous with finesse: bikes that float over rocks and pivot on a dime. Enduro and desert racers valued nimble frames and engines that pulled cleanly from low rpm. Economic turbulence and competition eventually shuttered operations, though a 2010s revival briefly rekindled the magic before merging into larger groups. Historically, OSSA’s imprint is durable: modern trials geometry and the Spanish school of technical riding owe much to its pursuit of control and feel, proving that the fastest way through rough ground is often the smoothest.