Harley-Davidson Street 500 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Harley-Davidson Street 500 motorcycle specifications include a 491.6 cc (30.00 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 221.8 kg (489 lb).

Key specifications

2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021Model years
492 ccDisplacement
40.0 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
221.8 kgWet weight
653 mmSeat height
13.2 LFuel tank
1,534 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201520162017201820192021
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
201969.0 x 66 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio
201910.5:1
Displacement
2019494 cc (30.14 cu in)
Dry weight
20192021223 kg (491.6 lb)
Front brakes
2016Single disc. Twin piston, floating caliper
20172021Single disc. Twin piston, floating caliper, optional ABS
Front tire
2021100/80-17
Fuel system
20162018Injection. Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection, 35 mm bore.
20192021Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Rear brakes
2016Single disc. Twin piston, floating caliper
20172021Single disc. Twin piston, floating caliper, optional ABS
Rear tire
2021140/75-15
Torque
201940.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,750 rpm
Wet weight
2019233.2 kg (514 lb)
2021233 kg (513.7 lb)
Wheelbase
20191,519 mm (59.8 inches)
20211,520 mm (59.8 inches)
Exhaust system
20182021Black Two-into-one
Overall length
20192,215 mm (87.2 inches)
Seat height
20192021720 mm (28.3 inches)
Trail
2021115 mm (4.5 inches)

How the Harley-Davidson Street 500 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Harley-Davidson database average.

Displacement492 cc
Low 165 ccAverage 1,275 ccHigh 1,868 cc

About 61% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 5th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Wet weight221.8 kg
Low 183 kgAverage 312.9 kgHigh 507 kg

About 29% lighter than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 6th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Seat height653 mm
Low 622 mmAverage 689 mmHigh 780 mm

About 5% lower than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 16th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

Fuel capacity13.2 L
Low 7.9 LAverage 17 LHigh 22.7 L

About 22% smaller than the Harley-Davidson database average. Around the 24th percentile across Harley-Davidson models.

This model Harley-Davidson database average

Dimensions compared with Harley-Davidson average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Harley-Davidson models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,225 mm
This bike

2,225

Harley-Davidson avg

2,376

6% below average.

Wheelbase1,534 mm
This bike

1,534

Harley-Davidson avg

1,599

4% below average.

Seat height653 mm
This bike

653

Harley-Davidson avg

689

5% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 492 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,534 mmSeat 653 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/80-R17 front / 140/75-R15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/80-R17
Rear tire size 140/75-R15
Engine oil capacity 3.10 L (3.28 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 360 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 491.6 cc (30.00 cu in)
Torque 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 69.1 x 66 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Mikuni Single Port Fuel Injection
Starter Electric
Oil capacity 3.10 L (3.28 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath

Chassis and suspension

Rake 32.0°
Trail 114 mm (4.5 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/80-R17
Rear tire 140/75-R15
Wheels Black, 7-spoke Cast Aluminum

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 221.8 kg (489 lb)
Dry weight 206.4 kg (455 lb)
Seat height 653 mm (25.7 inches)
Overall length 2,225 mm (87.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,534 mm (60.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.25 L (3.50 US gal)
Fuel consumption 3.68 L/100 km (27.2 km/l or 63.92 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 85.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments 3.5 inch electronic speedometer with high beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, blade key ignition and fork lock, and locking gas cap
Lights High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning

Other specifications

Color options Mysterious Red Sunglo, Vivid Black, Black Denim
Exhaust system Black Two- into-one exhaust
Price as new US$ 6799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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 Harley-Davidson models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Harley-Davidson information before relying on them. Visit the official Harley-Davidson website.