We all know that Yamaha definitely needed to spice up their new modern looking two strokes, not much as in appearance but much more on the performance side of things, for the first time in Yamaha Motorcycles History they have now announced the new YZ500 Model.

Yamaha wants to remember the good old days when the YZ490 was the big capacity machine that attract the most interest and carry the biggest price tags..So Yamaha Factory decided to bring back the dreams of many and to become a reality to every motocross rider around the world to witness the power of rhe new intoduced Yamaha YZ500 in a limited amount of bikes.

Little history about the YZ490. The Yamaha YZ490 was a single cylinder, two-stroke. The Yamaha YZ490 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1982 to 1990, horsepower was 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

First Photo and complete information about the 2020 Yamaha YZ500

For 2020 Yamaha YZ500, featuring a new engine, frame and host of other features to deliver a lighter, more powerful, and better handling motocross experience.

The 2020 YZ500 will be available from dealers in middle of September in Team Yamaha Blue for $9,599 MSRP.

General information

Model: Yamaha YZ500

Year: 2020

Category: Cross / Motocross

Rating: 97 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Displacement: 495.00 ccm (30.20 cubic inches)

Engine type: Single cylinder, two-stroke

Power: 74.00 HP

Compression: 6.8:1

Fuel system: Carburettor. Mikuni flat-slide

Fuel control: Membrane & power valve

Ignition:CDI

Lubrication system: Pre-mix

Cooling system: Liquid

Gearbox: 6-speed

Transmission type,

Final drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet plate

Exhaust system: Expansion chamber

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type: Welded steel tubing

Front suspension: Conventional forks

Rear suspension: Pro-link

Front tyre: -21

Rear tyre: -19

Front brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic single-piston

Rear brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic single-piston

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 67.5KG



Other specifications

Color options: Blue/White

Starter: Kick

Modifications compared to previous model: Better suspension tuning

Further information

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