Spec Sheet
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Back.Bike Info
CC:
500
Bike Description:
limited production to special order after 1989.
Chassis info:
HN-223034 >
Service
Coolant:
N/A
Cooling System (litres):
N/A
Engine Oil Classification API:
SF / SG
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
15W/40
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
2.5
Final Drive grade:
N/A
Final Drive quantity:
N/A
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
180cc
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
180cc
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.7
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
32psi
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
25psi
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.05 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.05 mm
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Drum
Brake fluid:
SAE J.1703 or DOT3
Front Disc Size:
260 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Rear Drum Size:
160mm
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
150 kgs
Fuel Capacity:
15 litre
Seat Height:
787mm
Wheelbase:
1372 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
5Ah(14Ah with Electric starter)
Bulb-Headlight:
Halogen 60/45w
Charging System:
Alternator 190W
Ignition:
Breakerles C.D.ignition system(Nippondenso)
Ignition Timing:
29° at 6000rpm
Main Fuse:
15A
Spark Plugs:
D8EA
Spark Plugs (Iridium):
DR8EIX
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke SOHC Single
Bore x Stroke:
89 x 79.4 mm
Carburation:
Dellorto type PHF 36-B5
Carburation Main Jet:
120
Compression Ratio:
9.2:1
Displacement:
494 cc
Firing Order:
N/A
Fuel Minimum Octane Rating:
97(4Star)
Lubrication System:
Dry Sump oil in frame tube
No. of Valves:
4
Red line RPM:
7000rpm
Starting:
Kick ( Electric as cost option )
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
104 Links
Chain type:
5/8"pitch×3/8"wide
Clutch Type:
Wet
Final Drive:
Chain
Gear Ratio 1st:
15.89
Gear Ratio 2nd:
10.93
Gear Ratio 3rd:
7.65
Gear Ratio 4th:
6.10
Gear Ratio 5th:
4.98
Sprocket front:
20T
Sprocket rear:
46T
Transmission:
5 Speed
Misc.
Colour Options:
Black with Gold Detail, Silver with Red Detail or Red with Silver Detail.
Exhaust:
2 into 1 (twin port single)
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Number Produced:
860 (364 with Electric Start)
Place of Manufacture:
Newton Abbot, Devon, England, UK
Power
Max Power Output:
34 bhp 25 kw
Suspension
Front:
Adjustable Anti Dive Telescopic forks
Rear:
Twin Shock
Tyres
Front:
100/90-19
Rear:
110/90-18
Wheels
Front:
19 inch spoked
Rear:
18 inch spoked
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