The Yamaha SR 500 motorcycle dimensions for 1978-1999 is wheelbase 55.3 in (1,405 mm), and the seat height 31.1 in (790 mm) to 31.9 in (810 mm).
Yamaha SR 500 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.9 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | About the same as median |
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha SR 500 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | — | — | — | — | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 1994 | — | — | — | — | 31.9 in (810 mm) | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — | 31.9 in (810 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 31.9 in (810 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 31.9 in (810 mm) | — |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | — |
Yamaha SR 500 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha SR 500 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.9 in (810 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Yamaha SR 500 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.3 in (1,405 mm), giving the Yamaha SR 500 a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Did the Yamaha SR 500 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 31.1 in (790 mm) in 1993 to 31.9 in (810 mm) in 1994-1999, a change of 0.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.