1981
Yamaha SR 500 S (spoked wheels) - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 723073 |
|---|---|
| Category | Unspecified category |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | SR 500 S (spoked wheels) |
| Year | 1981 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake |
| Reartyre | 4.00-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 87.0 x 84.0 mm (3.4 x 3.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 499.00 ccm (30.45 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 27.00 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 135.0 km/h (83.9 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 174.0 kg (383.6 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.