Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
500
Service
Engine Oil Classification API:
SG
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W40
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
3
Float Height:
17 +- 2mm
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.6 - 0.7
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.18 - 0.23 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.13 - 0.18 mm
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Disc
Brake fluid:
Dot 4
Front Disc Size:
300 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Rear Disc Size:
230 mm
Rear-Pistons-per-caliper:
1
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
178 kg (392.4 pounds)
Fuel Capacity:
15 litres
Height:
1220 mm (48 inches)
Length:
2215 mm (87.2 inches)
Seat Height:
835 mm (32.9 inches)
Wheelbase:
1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Width:
880 mm (34.6 inches)
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Ignition:
Electronic
Spark Plugs:
NGK DR9EA
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Straight Twin
Bore x Stroke:
74 x 58 mm
Carburation:
Keihin CVK 34 X 2
Carburation Main Jet:
112
Compression Ratio:
10.8:1
Displacement:
498 cc
No. of Valves:
8
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
110
Final Drive:
Chain
Gearchange Pattern:
1 N 2 3 4 5 6
Sprocket front:
16
Sprocket rear:
46
Transmission:
6 speed
Misc.
Motorcycle Style:
Dual Sport/Adventure
Power
Max Power Output:
50 hp (37.3 kW) @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque:
45 Nm (33.2 ft. lbs) @ 7000 rpm
Tyres
Front:
90/90-S21 Tubed
Rear:
130/80-17 Tubed
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