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[[File:yamaha-sr500-1976-1983-2.jpg|600px|1976 - 1983 Yamaha SR 500]] | [[File:yamaha-sr500-1976-1983-2.jpg|600px|1976 - 1983 Yamaha SR 500]] | ||
[[File:yamaha-sr500-1976-1983-1.jpg|600px|1976 - 1983 Yamaha SR 500]] | [[File:yamaha-sr500-1976-1983-1.jpg|600px|1976 - 1983 Yamaha SR 500]] | ||
The Yamaha SR 500 is an air-cooled, four stroke, 499cc motorcycle. Compared to the XT500, the SR500E has considerably less rake (27.7 degrees vs. almost 31 degrees) and trail (4.7 inches vs. 5.7 inches), producing a quicker-steering bike. | The Yamaha SR 500 is an air-cooled, four stroke, 499cc motorcycle. Compared to the XT500, the SR500E has considerably less rake (27.7 degrees vs. almost 31 degrees) and trail (4.7 inches vs. 5.7 inches), producing a quicker-steering bike. | ||
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File:1981-Yamaha-SR500-Silver-9408-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha SR500 in Silver | File:1981-Yamaha-SR500-Silver-9408-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha SR500 in Silver | ||
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==1984 - 1998 Yamaha SR 500== | ==1984 - 1998 Yamaha SR 500== |