Yamaha SR 500 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Yamaha SR 500

Year:
1978 – 79

Engine:
Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC,
2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity:
499 cc / 30.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke:
87 х 84 mm

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:
9.0:1

Oil Capacity :
2.4 Litres

Induction:
34mm Mikuni VM34SS carburetor

Ignition :
CDI

Starting:
Kick

Max Power :
31.5 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque:
36.3 Nm /  26.8 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm

Transmission:
5 Speed

Final Drive:
Chain

Frame:
Half-duplex cradle

Front Suspension:
35mm telescopic forks

Front Wheel Travel:
150 mm / 5.9 in

Rear Suspension:
Dual shock, 5-way adjustable spring
preload.

Rear Wheel Travel:
105 mm / 4.1 in

Front Brakes:
Single 200mm disc

Rear Brakes:
150mm drum

Front Tyre:
3.50 S19

Rear Tyre:
4.00 S18

Rake:
27.5°

Trail:
117 mm / 4.6 in

Dimensions:
Width 845 mm / 33.3 in
Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in

Wheelbase:
1405 mm / 55.3 in

Seat Height:
810 mm / 32 in

Dry Weight :
158 kg / 348 lbs

Wet Weight:
173 kg / 381.4 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
12 Litres / 3.1 US gal

Consumption Average:
63 mpg

Standing
¼ Mile  :
15.3 sec

Top Speed:
95 mph / 152.8 km/h