Yamaha XT 500 H2O Motorcycle
Photo credit: Maxime Lefebvre
Manufactured between 1975 – 1989, the original Yamaha XT 500 is a twin-valve single-cylinder enduro-adventure motorcycle fitted with 21-inch front wheel and the 18-inch rear with enduro-style tires that are perfect for both on- and off-road use. Industrial designer Maxime Lefebvre has unveiled a water-powered version that uses a “closed-loop” water pump to continuously cycle water for power.


Yamaha XT 500 H2O Motorcycle
Yamaha XT 500 H2O Motorcycle
Yamaha XT 500 H2O Motorcycle
Put simply, the engine only requires water to get going, but requires a pump to be effective. For comparison, the original XT range debuted in 1976 with the XT500 four-stroke single. Later, other models were released, including XT125 to the latest XT660. Both of these lines represented the typical Yamaha model development consistency that offer model refinements over a long period of time.

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Yamaha XT 500 H2O Motorcycle
Yamaha XT 500 H2O Motorcycle
Yamaha XT 500 H2O Motorcycle

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