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
Year-specific specification changes
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.
About 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 10% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th 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.
167 kg — heavier than about 43% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 57%.
14 L — larger than about 57% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.04:1 (Oversquare) |
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 | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 167 kg (368.2 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 134.0 km/h (83.3 mph) |
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