1985 Yamaha RZV500R
Sorry, Not For Sale
Inspired by the YZR500 factory racer Kenny Roberts during the 1983 GP season, the Twin-Crank V4 was the closest thing to a Grand Prix bike that you could get your hands on in 1984.
From its GP-style full fairing to the water-cooled, four-cylinder two-stroke engine, the RZ500 was a dream come true for race enthusiasts worldwide, and naturally, it became a highly lusted-after machine
Just 1,600 examples of the RZV500R 51X were built.
Three different versions of the red and white bike were available worldwide. The RZ500, which came equipped with Yokohama OEM tyres, was sold in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Its European counterpart, the RD500LC, while mechanically identical, sported Michelin tyres and a different paint scheme. Japan received a limited-edition RZV500R, complete with a lighter aluminium frame (the others used steel) and other trick goodies, but it also suffered from a de-tuned engine.
Won at Auction in Japan 16 June 2018 – Rated 3
Aluminum Frame Model
Stainless Braided Brake Lines Fitted
Exhaust Pipes & Rear Subframe Stripped & Restored
Service, Carb Clean & New Tyres for Compliance
Avon Classic Tyres Fitted – AM22 Front & AM23 Rear
Registered in NZ January 2021 – Registration Plate C7HZN
Travelled 35,110km
Rated in Adrenalyn’s Top 5 Motorcycles
Engine Type:
2 Stroke, V4 Cylinder, Liquid -Cooled, Reed Valve
Fueling:
4x 26mm Mikuni carburetors
Dry Weight:
180 kg
Displacement:
499cc
Power:
88 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque:
6.57 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Starter:
Kick
Transmission:
Manual, 6-Speed
Frame:
Steel twin downtube
Colour:
White / Red
Dimensions:
Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width 705 mm /27.7 in
Height 1145 mm /45.0 in
Wheelbase: 1375 mm / 54.1 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Wheels:
Front Tyre: 120/80 V16
Rear Tyre: 130/80 V18
Suspension:
Front: 37mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 4-way spring preload adjustable
Rear: Monoshock, spring preload and rebound damping,
Brakes:
Front: 2x 267mm discs 2 piston callipers
Rear: Single 245mm disc 2 piston calliper
Fuel Capacity:
22 Litres
Top Speed:
238 km/h (148 mph)
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