1987
Yamaha RD 500 LC - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 790169 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | RD 500 LC |
| Year | 1987 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 120/80-16 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Reartyre | 130/80-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 56.4 x 50.0 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 6.6:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V4, two-stroke |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 88.00 HP (64.2 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 223.0 km/h (138.6 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 22.00 litres (5.81 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 216.0 kg (476.2 pounds) |
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.