It wasn’t until I had completely rebuilt it that I realized what I had, and what the SR was capable of. The true grit of a motorcycle, the soul of motorcycling, and the simplicity of 1 of everything except wheels. A bike that was fun and wild! Cycle Magazine’s 1981 review may have put it best: “IS PROGRESS A RED HERRING? The Yamaha SR500E – lean, clean and crewcut – might make you wonder. Could it be that swift march of technology is carrying street motorcycles into future more fanciful than fun?” This bike was fun. I wanted to make more SR500’s for all my friends.
Built In: U.S.A.Bike Style: Trackers
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Dirt Rod Bike Specifications – See See Motorcycles
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Class Styling | Trackers |
| Featured Parts | Kickstart |
| Frame | Yamaha Frame |
| Motor Brand | Yamaha Motor |
| Motor Config | 1 Cylinder – Thumper |
| Motor Size (metric) | 0500cc |
| Paint Color(s) | Bare Metal |
| Seat | Slab |
| Suspension Front | Conventional – Standard |
| Suspension Rear | Swingarm Vertical Shocks |
| Wheels | Cast Mags |