The Yamaha XT 500 S motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,900 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 155 kg (341.7 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Yamaha XT 500 S compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 49% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 17% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
27 hp — more powerful than about 43% of Yamaha models with power data.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.
155 kg — heavier than about 39% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 61%.
12 L — larger than about 45% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.174 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 174.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 54.1 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Unspecified category |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 5,900 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 87.0 x 84 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 155 kg (341.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 132.0 km/h (82.0 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.