2001 YAMAHA YZR500

Engine: Liquid-cooled 499cc two-stroke V4,
Crankcase reed-valve induction,
YPVS powervalve exhaust system
Bore × stroke: 54 × 54.5mm
Carburation: Four 35mm Keihins
Ignition: Programmable CDI with adjustable mapping
Power: Around 190 horsepower at 13,000rpm
Top speed: In excess of 320km/h 200mph
Transmission: Six-speed cassette-type gearbox,
With alternative gear ratios available
Dry multiplate clutch. Chain final drive
Chassis: Twin-spar aluminium frame, Multi-adjustable
steering geometry/wheelbase/ride height
Aluminium swing-arm
Suspension: Ohlins upside down front forks
and Ohlins rear shock, Ie for pre-load, high and
low-speed compression and rebound damping
Alternative rear suspension links available
Wheels: Marchesini 17in front, 17/16.5in rear,
Available in a variety of rim widths
Tyres: Michelin, 17in front, 17/16.5in rear,
intermediate, wet and hand-cut tyres
Brakes: Brembo, two 290/320mm carbon front discs,
Two four-piston calipers
Single 220mm stainless steel rear disc,
Twin-piston caliper
Dry weight: 128kg

Specifications by MARLBORO YAMAHA TEAM

















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