Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
800
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Drum
Brake fluid:
DOT 3
Front Disc Size:
285 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Rear Drum Size:
200 mm
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity:
24 litres
Ground Clearance:
200 mm
Height:
1165 mm
Length:
2290 mm
Seat Height:
850 mm
Wet Weight:
210 kg
Wheelbase:
1514 mm
Width:
1000 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Charging System:
Bosch 280 W
Ignition:
Contact free electronic ignition (Bosch)
Spark Plugs:
NGK BP6ES Champion N9YC
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke SOHC Flat Twin
Bore x Stroke:
84.8 x 70.6 mm (3.33 x 2.77 in)
Carburation:
2 constant depression carburettors, Bing 64/32/349 - 64/32/350
Compression Ratio:
8.2:1
Displacement:
797.5 cc
Lubrication System:
Wet sump
No. of Valves:
4
Starting:
Electric starter
Valve Train:
OHV, using push rod and rocker arm
Transmission
Clutch Type:
Dry single plate, with lever action diaphragm spring
Final Drive:
Shaft
Gearchange Pattern:
1 N 2 3 4 5
Gear Ratio 1st:
4.4:1
Gear Ratio 2nd:
2.86:1
Gear Ratio 3rd:
2.07:1
Gear Ratio 4th:
1.67:1
Gear Ratio 5th:
1.50:1
Transmission:
5 Speed Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever)
Misc.
Frame:
Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Motorcycle Style:
Dual sport
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear:
BMW Paralever swinging arm
Tyres
Front:
90/90-H21 Tubeless
Rear:
130/80-H17 Tubeless
Wheels
Front:
1.85 x 21 MTH 2
Rear:
2.50 x 17 MTH 2
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