Yamaha SR 500 - Specifications & Review

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Articleid	833638
Category	Classic
Make	Yamaha
Model	SR 500
Year	1999

Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels

Frontbrakes	Single disc
Frontwheeltravel	150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rearbrakes	Expanding brake
Rearwheeltravel	105 mm (4.1 inches)

Engine & Transmission

Borexstroke	87.0 x 84.0 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches)
Compression	8.3:1
Coolingsystem	Air
Displacement	499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches)
Enginedetails	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Fuelconsumption	0.48 litres/100 km (208.3 km/l or 490.04 mpg)
Gearbox	5-speed
Greenhousegases	11.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Power	24.00 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 6000 RPM
Sixtytoonehundredandforty	25.000 seconds
Topspeed	131.0 km/h (81.4 mph)
Torque	37.00 Nm (3.8 kgf-m or 27.3 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Transmissiontypefinaldrive	Chain
Valvespercylinder	2
Zerotoonehundred	10.000 seconds

Other Specifications

Starter	Kick

Physical Measures & Capacities

Frontpercentageofweight	46.1
Fuelcapacity	14.00 litres (3.70 gallons)
Seatheight	810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weightincloilgasetc	173.0 kg (381.4 pounds)

About Yamaha

Country of Origin: Japan

Founder: Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)

Best Known For: R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV

Company History

Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.