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Yamaha SR500

Yamaha SR500

My second SR500, this one with an aluminium 20 liter tank that I spraypainted myself in the original Yamaha colors.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer:
Yamaha Motors, Japan
Type and year:
SR 500
1979
Engine:
Air cooled 499 cc single cylinder four stroke
33 hp @ 6500 rpm
3.88 kg/m @ 5500 rpm
Transmission:
five speed, foot shift
chain drive to rear wheel
Frame and wheels:
Single down tube cradle frame
Hydraulic telescopic frontfork
19" wheel front and 18" rear
Single disk brake front, drum brake rear
20 liter fuel tank
163 kg dry weight
Other:
Color: black and red
With spray cans, I painted the aluminium tank in the original Yamaha colors and I bought the original Yamaha transfers so now it looks more like it belongs on the bike.

Yamaha SR500


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