Spec Sheet
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CC:
500
Service
Engine Oil Classification API:
SE
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W/40
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
2.5
Fork oil grade:
ATF
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
360
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
360
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.10 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.10 mm
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Drum
Front Disc Size:
230 mm Enclosed
Rear Drum Size:
150 mm
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
177 kgs
Fuel Capacity:
18 litres
Seat Height:
815 mm
Trail:
125 mm
Wheelbase:
1480 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12 amp hour
Charging System:
Alternator
Ignition:
Electronic Inductive
Spark Plugs:
NGK DPR8EA-9
Engine
Type:
4 Stroke SOHC V Twin
Bore x Stroke:
71 X 62 mm
Carburation:
2 x keihin 34mm CV Carbs
Compression Ratio:
10.5 to 1
Displacement:
490
No. of Valves:
6 - 2 Inlet 1 Exhaust Per Cylinder
Starting:
Electric
Transmission
Clutch Type:
Wet Multiplate
Final Drive:
Shaft and bevel gears
Gearchange Pattern:
1 N 2 3 4 5 6
Primary Drive:
Gear
Primary Drive Ratio:
1.763 to 1
Transmission:
6 Speed
Misc.
Colour Options:
Red/White/Blue.
Exhaust:
2-2
Frame:
Duplex Tubulat Steel Cradle
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Place of Manufacture:
Japan
Swing Arm:
Steel twin shock
Power
Max Power Output:
50hp @ 8500 rpm
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic Forks
Rear:
twin shocks
Tyres
Front:
100/90-18 Tubeless
Rear:
120/80-18 Tubeless
Wheels
Front:
Light Alloy Comstars
Rear:
Light Alloy Comstars
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