Yamaha RD500LC - Models By Country

Models By Country

Differences mentioned are comparisons to the UK specification RD500LC, Yamaha model numbers are in brackets where known.

  • Australia
RZ500N (52X)
  • Austria
Front and rear yellow side reflectors
  • Canada
RZ500S (1VW)
  • Denmark
Self retracting sidestand, right dip headlight
  • Finland
Self retracting side stand, extended rear mudguard, right dip headlight
  • Germany
Reduced load capacity (205kg instead of 211kg), self cancelling indicators deleted, right dip headlight
  • Japan
RZV500R (51X)
  • Norway
Self retracting sidestand, suppressor spark plug caps, right dip headlight
  • Sweden
Modified exhaust pipes, self retracting sidestand, right dip headlight
  • United Kingdom
RD500LC (47X early models - 1GE late models)

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