Categories: Yamaha

Yamaha SR 500T (1993-99)

The Yamaha SR 500T motorcycle was produced between 1993 and 1999 with a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, and 2 valves per cylinder engine, capable of a capacity of 499 cc/30.4 cu-in. The bike had an air-cooling system, 9.0:1 compression ratio, and 2.4 liters oil capacity. The motorcycle had a 34mm Mikuni VM34SS carburetor and CDI ignition, with a kick start mechanism. At 6500 rpm it produced a maximum power of 31.5 hp/23.5 kW, with a peak torque of 36.3 Nm/26.8 lb-ft at 5500 rpm. The Yamaha SR 500T had a five-speed transmission and chain final drive. The bike had a half-duplex cradle frame, 35mm telescopic forks for front suspension, and a dual shock with a five-way adjustable spring preload for rear suspension. The bike weighed 158 kg/348 lbs dry and 173 kg / 381.4 lbs wet, with a 12 liter/3.1 US gallon fuel capacity. Its average fuel consumption was 63 mpg with a top speed of 95mph/152.8 km/h, and a standing 1/4 mile record of 15.3 sec. The bike had a front single 200mm disc brake and a rear 150mm drum brake, with a rake of 27.5 degrees and a trail of 117 mm / 4.6 in. The bike measured 845mm/33.3 in wide and 1155mm/45.5 in high, with a wheelbase of 1405mm/55.3 in and a seat height of 810mm/32 in.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha SR 500

Year: 1993 – 99

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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