Yamaha SR 500T (1988-92)

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The Yamaha SR 500 was a single-cylinder, four-stroke motorcycle released between 1988 and 1992. It featured a 499cc, air-cooled engine with a 34mm Mikuni VM34SS carburetor and CDI ignition. The bike produced a maximum power output of 31.5 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque output of 36.3 Nm at 5500 rpm. The transmission was a five-speed manual with a final chain drive. The bike had a half-duplex cradle frame, 35mm telescopic front forks, and a dual shock rear suspension that was five-way adjustable for spring preload. The front brake was a single 200mm disc, and the rear brake was a 150mm drum. The bike had a top speed of 95 mph (152.8 km/h) and an average fuel consumption of 63 mpg. The Yamaha SR 500 weighed 158 kg (348 lbs) when dry and 173 kg (381.4 lbs) when wet. The bike had a fuel capacity of 12 liters (3.1 US gal) and a seat height of 810 mm (32 in), with a wheelbase of 1405 mm (55.3 in). The Yamaha SR 500 had a standing 1/4 mile time of 15.3 seconds and had a rake of 27.5 degrees with a trail of 117 mm (4.6 in).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha SR 500

Year: 1988 – 92


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 87 84 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Oil Capacity: 2.4 Litres
Induction: 34mm Mikuni VM34SS carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 31.5 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 36.3 Nm / 26.8 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Half-duplex cradle
Front Suspension: 35mm telescopic forks

Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shock, 5-way adjustable spring preload.
Rear Wheel Travel: 105 mm / 4.1 in
Front Brakes: Single 200mm disc
Rear Brakes: 150mm drum
Front Tyre: 3.50 S18
Rear Tyre: 4.00 S18
Rake: 27.5 degrees
Trail: 117 mm / 4.6 in
Dimensions: Width 845 mm / 33.3 in Height 1155 mm / 45.5 in
Wheelbase: 1405 mm / 55.3 in
Seat Height: 810 mm / 32 in
Dry Weight: 158 kg / 348 lbs
Wet Weight: 173 kg / 381.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal
Consumption Average: 63 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.3 sec
Top Speed: 95 mph / 152.8 km/h

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