Spec Sheet
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Back.Bike Info
CC:
500
Bike Description:
Made by CCM for the British Army
Chassis info:
Armstrong Bolten, England
Service
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W -60
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
5
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
3.2
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
255
Brakes
Front:
Drum
Rear:
Drum
Front Drum Size:
160 mm
Rear Drum Size:
160 mm
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
165 kgs
Fuel Capacity:
12 litres
Ground Clearance:
220 mm
Reserve Fuel Capacity:
2 litres
Wet Weight:
312 kgs
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12V 5AH
Ignition:
CDI
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke SOHC Inline Single
Bore x Stroke:
89 x 77.4mm
Carburation:
30mm Amal
Displacement:
485 cc
Lubrication System:
Dry sump with in frame
No. of Valves:
4
Starting:
Kickstart
Transmission
Chain type:
520
Clutch Type:
Wet Multiplate
Final Drive:
Chain and Sprockets
Transmission:
5 speed
Misc.
Exhaust:
78\85 dB
Frame:
one steel frame
Number Produced:
2000-2500
Place of Manufacture:
United Kingdom
Power
Fuel Consumption:
50-60mpg
Max Power Output:
32 BHP @ 6200rpm
Max Torque:
38NM @ 5500rpm.
Top Speed:
95 mph
Suspension
Front:
Marzocchi Telescopic Forks
Rear:
Ohlins Twin Shocks
Tyres
Front:
400-18
Rear:
90-90-21
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