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Yamaha YAM500R

Specifications for 24 model years

Year Category Engine (cc) Horsepower Dry Weight Seat Height
2015 Cruiser 506 46 N/A 34.5
2016 Cruiser 507 57 N/A 34.5
2017 Cruiser 514 49 N/A 31.3
2018 Cruiser 496 42 N/A 30.8
2019 Cruiser 485 52 N/A 31.2
2020 Cruiser 514 60 N/A 34.1
2021 Cruiser 515 66 N/A 31.2
2022 Cruiser 489 68 N/A 29.6
2023 Cruiser 509 75 N/A 32.5
2024 Cruiser 511 45 N/A 32.7
2025 Cruiser 503 58 N/A 34.1
2002 Adventure 485 69 N/A 30.9
2003 Adventure 498 55 N/A 29.9
2004 Adventure 493 62 N/A 32.7
2005 Adventure 509 46 N/A 34.2
2006 Adventure 495 67 N/A 34.5
2007 Adventure 505 60 N/A 33.2
2008 Adventure 503 43 N/A 33.8
2009 Adventure 500 48 N/A 32.8
2010 Adventure 514 45 N/A 30.1
2011 Adventure 514 57 N/A 34.1
2012 Adventure 500 75 N/A 31.2
2013 Adventure 498 58 N/A 31.8
2014 Adventure 506 51 N/A 30.9
2015 Adventure 485 68 N/A 34.3
2016 Adventure 493 40 N/A 29.6
2017 Adventure 507 66 N/A 30.6
2018 Adventure 494 56 N/A 32.2
2019 Adventure 492 50 N/A 29.6
2020 Adventure 486 73 N/A 30.7
2021 Adventure 487 60 N/A 33.1
2022 Adventure 507 47 N/A 32.8
2023 Adventure 492 56 N/A 31.2
2024 Adventure 499 79 N/A 30.4
2025 Adventure 506 64 N/A 33.8
2005 Touring 492 68 N/A 33.4
2006 Touring 486 65 N/A 34.3
2007 Touring 502 45 N/A 32.5
2008 Touring 492 58 N/A 33.1
2009 Touring 494 63 N/A 31.3
2010 Touring 488 39 N/A 32.3
2011 Touring 503 70 N/A 31.8
2012 Touring 502 70 N/A 33.2
2013 Touring 508 61 N/A 29.5
2014 Touring 488 76 N/A 32.4
2015 Touring 487 70 N/A 32.3
2016 Touring 510 58 N/A 32.3
2017 Touring 496 52 N/A 33.0
2018 Touring 494 69 N/A 34.1
2019 Touring 515 72 N/A 29.8
2020 Touring 509 69 N/A 32.6
2021 Touring 510 67 N/A 30.4
2022 Touring 494 67 N/A 32.6
2023 Touring 497 54 N/A 30.4
2024 Touring 506 65 N/A 33.0
2025 Touring 506 48 N/A 32.7
2008 Cafe Racer 499 44 N/A 32.9
2009 Cafe Racer 491 49 N/A 30.7
2010 Cafe Racer 494 50 N/A 32.5
2011 Cafe Racer 502 74 N/A 32.6
2012 Cafe Racer 496 50 N/A 34.0
2013 Cafe Racer 489 54 N/A 33.3
2014 Cafe Racer 512 68 N/A 30.3
2015 Cafe Racer 515 75 N/A 31.5
2016 Cafe Racer 512 52 N/A 30.8
2017 Cafe Racer 493 71 N/A 32.1
2018 Cafe Racer 486 42 N/A 31.6
2019 Cafe Racer 508 78 N/A 30.9
2020 Cafe Racer 497 44 N/A 33.8
2021 Cafe Racer 511 56 N/A 30.6
2022 Cafe Racer 513 75 N/A 30.3
2023 Cafe Racer 510 69 N/A 31.6
2024 Cafe Racer 500 58 N/A 34.1
2025 Cafe Racer 489 56 N/A 32.5

Essential Rider Upgrades

Motorcycle Cover

Oxford Motorcycle Cover

Waterproof protection from weather.

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Battery Tender

Battery Tender Junior

Smart charger for battery maintenance.

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Motorcycle Gloves

Leather Motorcycle Gloves

Safety and grip for long rides.

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