Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
500
Service
Cooling System (litres):
2
Engine Oil Classification API:
SE
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W/40
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
SAE 10W-40 SE /3.0 LITER
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
3.0
Fork oil grade:
ATF
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
265
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
250
Idle Speed (rpm):
1100
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.6-0.7 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.10 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.08 mm
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Disc
Front Disc Size:
240 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
1
Rear Drum Size:
165 mm
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
217 kg (478.4 pounds)
Fuel Capacity:
17 litres (4.5 Gal)
Height:
1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Length:
2205 mm (86.8 inches)
Seat Height:
775 mm
Wheelbase:
1455 mm (57.3 inches)
Width:
620 mm (24.4 inches)
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
YB14L-A2 14 Amp
Spark Plugs:
NGK DR8ES-L
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled
Bore x Stroke:
78 mm x 52 mm
Carburation:
Keihin VB36A 35 mm CV
Compression Ratio:
10:1
Displacement:
497CC
No. of Valves:
4 per Cylinder
Starting:
Electric
Transmission
Clutch Type:
Wet Multiplate
Final Drive:
Shaft
Transmission:
5 speed
Misc.
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Tyres
Front:
325-19 Tubeless
Rear:
400-18 Tubeless
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