History
Released in 1978, the SR500 was Yamaha’s attempt to cash in on nostalgia for the period when 500-singles were the preferred mount of serious riders. The SR500 eventually led to the SRX600 and Yamaha now produces a 660 road single. Although, the reputation of the SR500 remains so strong that Yamaha has continued to produce it (ending in 2008) both for the Japanese domestic market (in 400 cc form to take advantage of registration laws) and for the European market where its popularity has never diminished.
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