Spec Sheet
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Back.Bike Info
CC:
500
Service
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
SAE 20W/40
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
3500 cc
Float Height:
22.0 mm ± 2.5 mm
Points Gap mm:
0.3 - 0.4 mm (0.012 - 0.016")
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.5 - 0.6 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.20 - 0.25 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.15 - 0.20 mm
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Drum
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity:
16 litres
Ground Clearance:
155 mm
Height:
1130 mm
Length:
2150 mm
Rake:
62∘
Trail:
117 mm
Wet Weight:
190 kg
Wheelbase:
1410 mm
Width:
800 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12N14-3A
Bulb-Headlight:
12V 50/40W
Charging System:
AC Generator. Hitachi LD115-04
Ignition:
Battery/Points
Ignition Timing:
38∘BTDC
Spark Plugs:
NGK D8ES
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Parallel Twin
Air Filtration:
Dry paper element
Bore x Stroke:
73 x 59.6 mm
Carburation:
Keihin CV32 x 2
Carburation Idle Jet:
45
Carburation Main Jet:
125
Compression Ratio:
8.5:1
Displacement:
498 cc
Lubrication System:
Pressure feed-wet sump
No. of Valves:
8
Pilot Screw Setting:
R 1 3/8±1/4 L 1.0±1/4
Starting:
Kick, Electric
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
106
Clutch Type:
Wet multi plate
Final Drive:
Chain
Gearchange Pattern:
1 N 2 3 4 5
Gear Ratio 1st:
35/15 (2.333)
Gear Ratio 2nd:
31/20 (1.550)
Gear Ratio 3rd:
31/26 (1.192)
Gear Ratio 4th:
28/29 (0.965)
Gear Ratio 5th:
25/31 (0.806)
Primary Drive:
Gear
Primary Drive Ratio:
79/26 (3.038)
Sprocket front:
15
Sprocket rear:
38
Transmission:
5 Speed Constant Mesh
Misc.
Frame:
Steel tube double cradle
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Power
Fuel Consumption:
35km/lt @ 60km/hr
Top Speed:
180 km/h
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic fork
Rear:
Adjustable twin shock absorbers
Tyres
Front:
325-19 Tubed
Rear:
400-18 Tubed
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