Yamaha SR500: specs and comparison
Yamaha SR500 (Retro / classic, 1995-1999): 499 cc engine, 17.5 kW / 23 bhp, 173 kg, seat height 810 mm. Licence: A2.
Also written as: Yamaha SR 500
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Yamaha SR5001995-1999 · 499 cc · 18 kW
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Specs
Generation 1995-1999
| Years | 1995-1999 |
|---|---|
| Type | Retro / classic |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 499 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 17.5 kW / 23 bhp |
| Weight | 173 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 12 l |
| Fuel use | 63 mpg (4.5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 145 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,200 - £2,400 |
Why it's worth it
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Huge choice of accessories
Watch out
- Noticeable vibrations
- Brakes are only average
- Struggles at motorway speeds
What to check on a used one
- Oil consumption: blue smoke, low level
- Aftermarket exhaust: road legal, original kept?
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
Questions
Is the Yamaha SR500 A2-legal?
Yes: 17.5 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Yamaha SR500?
810 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Yamaha SR500 weigh?
173 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Yamaha SR500?
About 63 mpg (4.5 l/100 km); with the 12 l tank that is roughly 145 miles (230 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.