BSA SR 500 Gold vs Yamaha SR 500 T (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BSA SR 500 Goldstacks up against the Yamaha SR 500 T. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBSA SR 500 GoldYamaha SR 500 T
Model year20031991
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower34 hp27 hp
Weight145 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires3.50-18 / 4.00-18

BSA SR 500 Gold vs Yamaha SR 500 T — which should you buy?

Picking between the BSA SR 500 Gold and the Yamaha SR 500 T usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BSA SR 500 Gold brings 34 hp in a 145 kg package, while the Yamaha SR 500 T counters with 27 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: