Yamaha SR 500 T vs QJmotor QJ500-8A (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha SR 500 Tstacks up against the QJmotor QJ500-8A. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha SR 500 TQJmotor QJ500-8A
Model year19912021
Price
Engine499 cc500 cc
Horsepower27 hp26 hp
Torque40 Nm
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires3.50-18 / 4.00-18 100/90-19 / 130/80-18

Yamaha SR 500 T vs QJmotor QJ500-8A — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha SR 500 T and the QJmotor QJ500-8A usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha SR 500 T brings 27 hp, while the QJmotor QJ500-8A counters with 26 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: