1987 Yamaha SR 500 vs 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
1987 Yamaha SR 500 1987 Yamaha SR 500

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Power
31.5 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
95 mph / 152.8 km/h
Weight
173 kg / 381.4 lbs
2024 Triumph Speed 400 2024 Triumph Speed 400

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Power
29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
170 kg / 375 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year1984 - 872024
Make ModelYamaha SR 500Triumph Speed 400
Dimensions
Seat Height810 mm / 32 in790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase1405 mm / 55.3 in1377 mm / 54.2 in
Height1155 mm / 45.5 in1075 mm / 42.3 in
Length-2056 mm / 80.9 in
Width845 mm / 33.3 in795 mm / 31.3 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)158-
Wet Weight (kg)173 170
Dry Weight158 kg / 348 lbs-
Fuel Capacity12 Litres / 3.1 US gal13 Litres / 3.43 US gal
Oil Capacity2.4 Litres-
Wet Weight173 kg / 381.4 lbs170 kg / 375 lbs
Performance
Top Speed95 mph / 152.8 km/h-
Max Power31.5 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm29.4 kW / 40hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque36.3 Nm / 26.8 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm38 Nm / 28 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile15.3 sec-
Engine
Displacement499 cc / 30.4 cu-in398 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, DOHC, single cylinder, 4 valves
Bore x Stroke87 х 84 mm89.0 x 64.0mm
Compression Ratio9.0:112.1:1
Cooling SystemAir cooledLiquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Fuel Consumption63 mpg-
Fuel Induction34mm Mikuni VM34SS carburetorBosch ride-by-wire EFI
IgnitionCDI-
StarterKickElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet multiplate with assist and slip functions
Final DriveChainX-ring chain
Transmission / Drive5 Speed6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeHalf-duplex cradleHybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
Suspension - Front35mm telescopic forks43mm Showa Big Piston, non-adjustable inverted fork
Suspension - RearDual shock, 5-way adjustable spring preload.Single shock, fixed damping with the shock adjustable piggy-back reservior
Rake27.5°26.6°
Swingarm-Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy
Trail117 mm / 4.6 in101.6 mm / 4 in
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in139.7 mm / 5.5 in
Wheel Travel - Rear105 mm / 4.1 in129.4 mm / 5.1 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 200mm discSingle 300 mm disc with radially mounted 4-piston caliper
Brakes - Rear150mm drumSingle 230 mm disc with floating caliper
ABS-Bosch dual channel
Tyres - Front3.50 S18110/70 x R17
Tyres - Rear4.00 S18150/60 x R17
Wheels - Front-17 x 3 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims
Wheels - Rear-17 x 4 in with 10-spoke cast aluminium alloy rims