Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Company Predecessor Yamaha YZ634A Engine 500 cc two-stroke | Production 1973 - 2002 Successor Yamaha YZR-M1 | |
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The YZR500 was the Yamaha Motor Corporation’s entry for 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing between the years of 1973 and 2002.
Successes
Riders who rode it to world championships are Giacomo Agostini (1975), Kenny Roberts (1978, 1979, 1980), Eddie Lawson (1984, 1986, 1988) and Wayne Rainey (1990, 1991, 1992).
Phillip McCallen won the Macau Grand Prix in 1996.
References
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