

This Yamaha RD 500 is a Sport style motorbike with a 499 cc (30.4 ci) 20 valve, Transverse, 4 cylinder, Four stroke, Petrol engine.
This particular Yamaha RD 500 LC YPVS V4 has a 6 speed | Manual transmission with the power being delivered through it's Chain driven system.
The RD 500's 499 cc (30.4 ci) Petrol engine reaches its peak power of 88 bhp (65 kW) @ 9500 rpm.
The Yamaha RD 500 produces it's maximum torque measuring 48.4 lb-ft (65.6 Nm) @ 8500 rpm.
The RD 500 weighs around 198.60000610351562kg (437.8 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 443.1 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 243.7 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Yamaha RD 500 LC YPVS V4 has a top speed of 148 mph (238.1 km/h)
This RD 500 accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 km/h) in an estimated 8.3 seconds or 0-100km/h (0-62 mph) in 8.5s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in an estimated 11.9 seconds. A recorded 1/4 mile time of 11.7 with a trap speed of 118 mph (189.9 km/h).