XT History

US Production		European Production
1976 XT500C		1976 XT500C
This is the original XT500 made for the U.S. that started the rich XT heritage of reliable 4-stroke enduros.		The original XT500 was produced for the USA only and imported into Europe on a limited basis.
1977 XT500D		1977 XT500D
This is the brown '77 XT. Brown! What were they thinking!?!		This is the 1st full-fledged version to hit the European market. Note the new skidplate and headpipe.
1978 XT500E		1978 XT500E
The '78 U.S. model sported the first polished aluminum tank. Note the addition of black fork gators in '78.		The European '78 XT had a new red and white color scheme. Note the addition of black fork gators in '78.
1979 XT500F		1979 XT500F
The '79 model added new rubber turn signals and a kick start indicator.
1980 XT500G		1980 XT500G
Picture not available		Here is a picture of '80 XT500 from Sweden.
1981 XT500H		1981-1985 XT500H
This was the final production version of the XT500 in the United States.		The XT changed little from '81-'85. Notice the rear fender and taillight change.
Out of Production		1986-1989 XT500
Out of Production		Again, there was little change for the XT from 86-89. Note the newer style rims.