Yamaha SR 500 T Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha SR 500 T motorcycle specifications include a 499 cc (30.45 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 167 kg (368.2 lb).

Key specifications

1989-1991Model years
499 ccDisplacement
167 kgWet weight
14 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198919901991

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1989 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha SR 500 T 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.

Displacement499 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight167 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 10% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 7% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement54th

499 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight43rd

167 kg — heavier than about 43% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 57%.

Fuel capacity57th

14 L — larger than about 57% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 499 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.50-18 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-18
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.50-18
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 167 kg (368.2 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 134.0 km/h (83.3 mph)

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.