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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | SR 500 | 
			
				| Years: | 1978-79 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 87 х 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 S19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 S18 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 27.5° | 
			
					
						| 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 ¼ Mile: | 15.3 sec | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 95 mph / 152.8 km/h |