Yamaha Srx 600 vs Yamaha Sr500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Srx 600 vs Yamaha Sr500. Yamaha Srx 600: ~45 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Japanese domestic market figures vary slightly) hp, ~155 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market and tuning), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Sr500: 32 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 174 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Srx 600
Yamaha Sr500
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
32 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
174 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~45 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated; Japanese domestic market figures vary slightly)
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
~50 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated; note: varies by market and tuning)
155 km/h
Weight
~155 kg (wet/curb weight)
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–29 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Srx 600
7.5/10
"A rewarding, characterful thumper for patient, spanner-savvy enthusiasts only."
Pros
+Charismatic single-cylinder engine
+Gorgeous minimalist styling
+Razor-sharp handling chassis
Cons
−Parts sourcing genuinely difficult
−Notorious starter reliability issues
−Vibration fatigues long distances
Yamaha Sr500
8.0/10
"Rewarding, characterful, and unforgiving — exactly what motorcycling should feel like."
Pros
+Dead simple mechanically
+Timeless minimalist aesthetic
+Strong enthusiast community
Cons
−Kick-start learning curve brutal
−6-volt electrics on earlies
−Heat soak at standstill
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