The Yamaha XV 500 SE motorcycle specifications include a 494 cc (30.14 cu in) engine, power of 49 hp (35.8 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 190 kg (418.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XV 500 SE 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 8% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 56th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 16% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th 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.
49 hp — more powerful than about 57% of Yamaha models with power data.
494 cc — larger displacement than about 52% of Yamaha models.
190 kg — heavier than about 56% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 44%.
11 L — larger than about 39% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.258 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 257.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 99.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.24:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 494 cc (30.14 cu in) |
| Power | 49 hp (35.8 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 73.0 x 59 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 190 kg (418.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 152.0 km/h (94.4 mph) |
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