Yamaha SR500: review, history, specs
Class: classic
Production: 1978-1999
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| Yamaha SR500
(Europe, USA) 1978-1984 |
Yamaha SR500
(Japan, USA, Europe) 1985-1999 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1978 | Europe, USA | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 2J4, SR500E |
| 1979 | USA | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: SR500F |
| 1980 | USA | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: SR500G |
| 1981 | USA | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: SR500H |
| 1985 | Japan | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 1JN0 |
| 1987 | Europe | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 1RU |
| 1988 | Europe | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 3EB1 |
| 1991 | Europe | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 3EB2, 3EB3 |
| 1992 | Japan, Europe | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 3EB4, 3GW3, 3GW5 |
| 1993 | Japan, Europe | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 3EB5, 3GW4 |
| 1994 | Japan | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 3GW6 |
| 1995 | Europe | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 3EB6 |
| 1997 | Japan | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 3GW7 |
| 1998 | Japan | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 3GW8 |
| 1999 | Japan | Name: Yamaha SR500
Code: 3GW9 |
Specifications
Yamaha SR500: specs
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2085 mm / 82,1 in – SR500 (1985+) |
| Overall width | 735 mm / 28,9 in – SR500 (1985+) | |
| Overall height | 1080 mm / 42,5 in – SR500 (1985+) | |
| Seat height | 780 mm / 30,7 in – SR500 (1985+) | |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55,5 in | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Dry weight | 153 kg / 337 lbs – SR500 (1985+) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Semi double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 35 mm telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 105 mm / 4,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 3.50-18 56S – SR500 (1985+) | |
| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 64S – SR500 (1985+) | |
| Front brake | Single disc – SR500 (1978-1981)
Drum – SR500 (1985+) | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 12,0 l / 3,17 US gal – SR500 (1978-1981)
14,0 l / 3,7 US gal – SR500 (1985+) | |
| Trail | 108 mm / 4,25 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,06 l / 100 km (56 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 87,0 x 84,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 499 cm³ (30,5 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves | |
| Max. power | 32,0 hp (24,0 kW) / 6500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 36,0 Nm (3,7 kg-m) / 5500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 8,3 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 142 km/h (88 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 1x Mikuni BST34 – SR500 (1985+) |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.567 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.556 1.190 0.917 0.778 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | CDI |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-2.5Ah | |
Images
Yamaha SR500: images, gallery.
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Videos
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Manuals
Yamaha SR500: manuals, parts, microfiches.