The Yamaha SR 500 motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 174 kg (383.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1978 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha SR 500 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 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 46th 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.
499 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.
174 kg — heavier than about 46% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 54%.
12 L — larger than about 45% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 499 cc (30.45 cu in) |
| 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 | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 174 kg (383.6 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 146.0 km/h (90.7 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.