Yamaha SR500: review, history, specs

Class: classic

Production: 1978-1999

Models
Yamaha SR500 (Europe, USA) 1978-1984	Yamaha SR500 (Japan, USA, Europe) 1985-1999
Yamaha SR500 (1978-1984)	Yamaha SR400 (1985-1999)

History

History
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
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+)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
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	2.357 1.556 1.190 0.917 0.778
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	CDI
	Alternator	A.C. magneto
	Battery capacity	12V-2.5Ah