Spec Sheet
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CC:
500
Chassis info:
GM51A-100001 >
Service
Chain Freeplay mm:
20-30
Engine Oil Classification API:
SF
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W/40
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
2.9
Float Height:
14.6±1.0
Fork oil grade:
10 W
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
282
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
282
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.8 - 0.9
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
2.50 - 36
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
2.80 - 41
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
2.25 - 33
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.03-0.08
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.03-0.08
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Disc
Brake fluid:
DOT 4
Front Disc Size:
310 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Rear Disc Size:
250 mm
Rear-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
169 kg
Fuel Capacity:
17 litres
Ground Clearance:
155 mm
Height:
1045 mm
Length:
2075 mm
Reserve Fuel Capacity:
3.5 litres
Seat Height:
790 mm
Wheelbase:
1405 mm
Width:
725 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12v 11Ah
Bulb-Headlight:
60/55 W H4 halogen
Charging System:
Alternator
Ignition:
Transistorised electronic ignition system
Main Fuse:
20 amp
Spark Plugs:
NGK DPR8EA-9
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Twin
Air Filtration:
Paper element
Bore x Stroke:
74 x 56.6 mm
Carburation:
Mikuni BST33
Carburation Idle Jet:
40
Carburation Main Jet:
120
Compression Ratio:
9.0 to 1
Displacement:
487 cc
Fuel Minimum Octane Rating:
Unleaded 91 RON
No. of Valves:
4 - 2 per cylinder
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
112
Chain type:
520
Clutch Type:
Wet multi plate 7 x friction 6 x plain plates
Final Drive:
Chain
Gearchange Pattern:
1 N 2 3 4 5 6
Gear Ratio 1st:
2.461 to 1
Gear Ratio 2nd:
1.777 to 1
Gear Ratio 3rd:
1.380 to 1
Gear Ratio 4th:
1.125 to 1
Gear Ratio 5th:
0.961 to 1
Gear Ratio 6th:
0.851 to 1
Sprocket front:
15
Sprocket rear:
39
Transmission:
Six speed constant mesh
Misc.
Exhaust:
2 into 1
Frame:
Beam type with detachable cradle tubes
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Place of Manufacture:
Japan
Power
Max Power Output:
52 bhp
Suspension
Rear:
Monoshock
Tyres
Front:
110/70-H17 Tubeless
Rear:
130/70-17 Tubeless
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