1983
Yamaha IT 490 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 860186 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | IT 490 |
| Year | 1983 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | 43mm Telescopic adjustable forks |
| Frontwheeltravel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Mono shock, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Reartyre | 150/80-18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 87.0 x 82.0 mm (3.4 x 3.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 4.9:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 487.00 ccm (29.72 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. 38mm Mikuni |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Power | 35.00 HP (25.5 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42.03 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue |
|---|---|
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 125.0 kg (275.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 13.60 litres (3.59 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2800 HP/kg |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.