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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