Spec Sheet
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Back.Bike Info
CC:
500
Chassis info:
47X-0002941
Service
Coolant:
1,95 / 2,3 (''85)
Fork oil grade:
5W / 7W (''85)
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
300
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
300
Gearbox Oil grade:
10W-30
Gearbox Oil Litres:
1.5
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.6-0.7
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
2,2 (32)/2,8 (42)
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
1,9 (28)/2,2 (32)
Brakes
Front:
Twin Disc
Rear:
Disc
Front Disc Size:
267 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Rear Disc Size:
245 mm
Rear-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
180 kg
Fuel Capacity:
22 litres
Length:
2080 mm
Rake:
64 degrees
Trail:
100.8 mm
Wet Weight:
216.0 kg
Wheelbase:
1375 mm
Width:
705 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12N5.5-3B 12V 5,5Ah
Ignition:
Nippon Denso CDI
Spark Plugs:
NGK BR9HS
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled 2 Stroke Reed Valve V Four
Bore x Stroke:
56.4 x 50 mm
Carburation:
Mikuni VM26SS
Carburation Idle Jet:
22.5
Carburation Main Jet:
195 / 165 (''85)
Compression Ratio:
6.6:1
Displacement:
499 cc
Lubrication System:
autolube 2 stroke
Red line RPM:
10,500 rpm
Starting:
kickstart
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
102
Clutch Type:
Wet multiplate
Final Drive:
Chain
Sprocket front:
15
Sprocket rear:
38
Misc.
Frame:
Steel perimeter
Fuel Control:
4 x VM26 Mikuni carbs
Motorcycle Style:
Sports
Place of Manufacture:
Japan
Power
Fuel Consumption:
30.4 mpg
Max Power Output:
72.2 bhp @ 9100 rpm
Standing 1/4 mile:
12.3 s
Top Speed:
148 mph
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic forks with anti-dive
Rear:
Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound
Tyres
Front:
120/80-V16 Tubeless
Rear:
130/80-V18 Tubeless
Wheels
Front:
Six spoke cast alloy
Rear:
Six spoke cast alloy
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