Yamaha SR 500 S (spoked wheels) vs GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha SR 500 S (spoked wheels)stacks up against the GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha SR 500 S (spoked wheels)GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500
Model year19812025
Price
Engine499 cc511 cc
Horsepower27 hp
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires3.50-19 / 4.00-18 TKC 80 90/90-21 / TKC 80 140/80-18

Yamaha SR 500 S (spoked wheels) vs GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha SR 500 S (spoked wheels) and the GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha SR 500 S (spoked wheels) brings 27 hp, while the GAS GAS GASGAS ES 500 counters with its own power figure.

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: