1982 Yamaha XT550 review

1982 Yamaha XT550 I picked up off the original owner in Boulder a few months back. Only 641 miles when I got it, cleaned carb, replaced battery, did a few minor things sold it to a bloke for almost three grand and he loved it. Sold it in less than 24 hours via craigslist. Needed to learn the technique to start it.

[@michaellewis3934]

I’ve had many bikes and this is one if not my favourite bike . This reviewer does not t do it justice, a superb thumper for the real world. Thank you Yamaha for the sheer pleasure.

[@Jesper-S]

I bought at new one, wheh it came out.. Loved it.

[@jjjjustin]

Great find! I'm in Boulder and ride an '83 XT550... in the white and yellow color way.

[@KennyBowler]

I was 19 when I bought my brand new 1983 XT550. I'm a wheelie guy and (at that time) I was amazed at the wide balance point, and throttle/clutch control,, I could comfortably ride a wheelie at 45 forever,, and slow to 15 in or until traffic wouldn't let me.
I was surrounded by farm counrty trails & tracks too. It;s light, powerful and you can throw it around in the woods. Dings & dents,, Absolutley!! (Yours; at 650m, scratch on handle, my guess is the owner got spooked, first bike, short, ?)
The XT550 is a great, underappreciated bike! I would love to have another!! Anyone??

[@StumpStunter95]

I just received one that is complete, not in greatest shape. But I think it's going to be a great restoration project

[@samplemills]

Great filming

[@descendantofphineas7785]

The dual carb, yes primary works the lower rpm range, as the rpm increases along with throttle increase the secondary carb slide opens to meet the fuel/air for mid and full throttle. Also the intake design has a swirl effect inside the combustion chamber for more efficient ignition. It also states with both carb intakes combind they are 20% larger that the 500 series engines.
38hp 6500 rpm
44 tq. 5000 rpm.

[@TTretro]

Pretty much all the facts you come up with are wrong. 😁. Actually quite impressive in itself.
Fantastic fine 550. Anyone who hasn't tried driving a healthy XT550 unfortunately doesn't know how amazingly good the engine pulls.

[@miriataaki7634]

Is the XT 400 still manufactured for the market

[@kev22bmx]

I didnt know this bike existed. I´ve had a 2001 XT 600 and the engine is very alike. Is the XT600 engine a bored out version of this 550 engine?

[@Antivir123]

Yes it's the precursor. A Middle between the 500 and 600

[@miriataaki7634]

Send the bike to the Cook Island mate

[@georgealeong8188]

1984 xt 600 did not have eletric start

[@Roger_Ramjet]

It's lovely