1987 Yamaha SR 500 vs 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet
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| General |
| Year | 1984 - 87 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Yamaha SR 500 | Honda CB 750 Hornet |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 32 in | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Height | 1155 mm / 45.5 in | 1085mm / 42.7 in |
| Length | - | 2090 mm / 82.3 in |
| Width | 845 mm / 33.3 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 158 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 173 | 192 |
| Dry Weight | 158 kg / 348 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Oil Capacity | 2.4 Litres | - |
| Wet Weight | 173 kg / 381.4 lbs | 192 kg / 423 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 95 mph / 152.8 km/h | - |
| Max Power | 31.5 hp / 23.5 kW @ 6500 rpm | 90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm |
| Max Torque | 36.3 Nm / 26.8 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 15.3 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 755cc / 46 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 87 х 84 mm | 87 x 63.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel Consumption | 63 mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | 34mm Mikuni VM34SS carburetor | PGM-FI electronic injection |
| Ignition | CDI | - |
| Starter | Kick | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | 6 speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Half-duplex cradle | Steel diamond |
| Suspension - Front | 35mm telescopic forks | 41 mm Showa SFF-BPTMTM USD |
| Suspension - Rear | Dual shock, 5-way adjustable spring preload. | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, |
| Rake | 27.5° | 25˚ |
| Trail | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 99 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 200mm disc | 2 x 296 mm floating discs, 4 piston Nissin radial calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | 150mm drum | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS | - | 2 Channel |
| Tyres - Front | 3.50 S18 | 120/70ZR-17M/C 58W |
| Tyres - Rear | 4.00 S18 | 160/60ZR-17M/C 69W |
| Wheels | - | 5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 17M/C x MT3.50 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 17M/C x MT4.50 |