Yamaha SR 500 G vs Moto Morini 501 K 2 AMEX (1988)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha SR 500 Gstacks up against the Moto Morini 501 K 2 AMEX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha SR 500 GMoto Morini 501 K 2 AMEX
Model year19821988
Price
Engine499 cc507 cc
Horsepower27 hp46 hp
Fuel capacity3.2 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.50-19 / 4.00-18 100/90-18 / 110/90-18

Yamaha SR 500 G vs Moto Morini 501 K 2 AMEX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha SR 500 G and the Moto Morini 501 K 2 AMEX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha SR 500 G brings 27 hp, while the Moto Morini 501 K 2 AMEX counters with 46 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: