- Yamaha YZR500
Infobox Motorcycle
name = Yamaha YZR500
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manufacturer =Yamaha Motor Company
production =1973 -2002
predecessor =Yamaha YZ634A
successor =Yamaha YZR-M1
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engine = 500 cc two-stroke
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similar =Suzuki RGV500 Honda NSR500 The YZR500 was theYamaha Motor Corporation ’s entry for 500ccGrand Prix motorcycle racing between the years of 1973 and 2002. Riders who rode it to world championships areGiacomo Agostini (1975),Kenny Roberts (1978, 1979, 1980),Eddie Lawson (1984, 1986, 1988) andWayne Rainey (1990, 1991, 1992).Chronology
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External links
* [http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/profile/sports/race/history/machine/index.html Official Yamaha page for the history of the YZR500 (in Japanese)]
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