The Yamaha SR400 (1978–2021) and SR500 (1978–1999) are single-cylinder, air-cooled, two-passenger motorcycles manufactured in Japan by Yamaha Motor Company as a street version of the Yamaha XT500, with a standard riding posture and styling recalling the Universal Japanese Motorcycles of the 1970s.

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Nov 23, 2022 · In 1978, Yamaha rolled out an unlikely motorcycle that would go on to become a cult classic. The SR500 was a kick-only, 499 cc thumper for the road. In some ways, the SR was a throwback to legendary motorcycles from BSA, Matchless, Velocette, Norton, and Triumph.

This 1978 Yamaha SR 500 classic has recently been found in storage with less than 3350 miles. Upgraded and made to run like new with a Mikuni VM type carb and stainless steel exhaust. Never off road. Very clean. 1978, everything works. runs well, 11,000 miles. Easy restoration or …

Jan 1, 1978 · YAMAHA SR500. Careful Design and No Frills Turn a Good Old Idea Into a Great New Roadster. CYCLE WORLD TEST. Nostalgia? Forget it. Never mind that Yamaha’s road-only 500 Single began with...

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Nov 24, 2021 · A comparison of the Yamaha SR500 years 1978 to 1981 and the Royal Enfield Bullet 500 and the 1982-83 Honda FT500 Ascot.

Mar 18, 2020 · The Yamaha SR500 is a street version of the beloved XT500 dual-sport, featuring a slightly modified version of the 499cc twin-valve engine, electronic ignition, and dual 18-inch wheels.

The Yamaha SR500 was a simple, easy-to-ride motorcycle... once you got the hang of starting it. Production lasted through 2021.

Jul 18, 2007 · One of them is this 1980 Yamaha SR500, and it’s a bike that all three Dougs can agree on. Americans became enamored of single-cylinder 500cc motorcycles after World War II, when BSA Gold Stars, Norton Manxes and Velocettes became widely …