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YZR500(0W60)

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500ccYZR500(0W60)(1982)

Naturally developed square-4

Continued development of the square-4 engine had made the 0W60 that debuted in the 1982 season's opening round 6 kg lighter than that of the 0W54. It also featured a new type of suspension in which the shock absorber was moved by a bell crank and an adjustable steering pipe. Riding this machine, K. Roberts and B. Sheene finished 1-2 at the season's opening round, the Argentine GP. Riding this machine, K. Roberts and B. Sheene finished 1-2 at the season's opening round, the Argentine GP. From round two, however, Roberts switched to the V-4 model 0W61. As a result, G. Crosby, who continued to ride the OW60 to the end of the season finished as the top ranked Yamaha rider in 2nd.

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  • Spec

    • Capacity - 499cc
    • Max Power - N/A
  • Records

    1982

    1st: 1 Kenny Roberts - Argentina

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