Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
500
Service
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
185cmc
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
185cmc
Brakes
Front:
Drum
Rear:
Drum
Front Drum Size:
140mm
Rear Drum Size:
130mm
Electrics
Voltage:
6v
Battery:
6V 4Ah
Bulb-Headlight:
35/35w
Charging System:
alternator 117W
Ignition:
CDI
Ignition Timing:
10grad/2250rpm 36grad/3500rpm
Spark Plugs:
NGK DR8ES-L 0.7mm
Spark Plugs (Iridium):
NGK DR8EIX
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled
Air Filtration:
oiled sponge
Bore x Stroke:
89/80MM
Carburation:
KEIHIN PD08A 32mm
Carburation Idle Jet:
58
Carburation Main Jet:
155
Compression Ratio:
8.6:1
Displacement:
498 CMC
Fuel Minimum Octane Rating:
91
Lubrication System:
PUMP
No. of Valves:
4
Pilot Screw Setting:
2 turns open
Red line RPM:
7000
Starting:
KICKSTARTER
Valve Train:
CHAIN
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
96
Chain type:
520did
Gear Ratio 1st:
2.462
Gear Ratio 2nd:
1.647
Gear Ratio 3rd:
1.250
Gear Ratio 4th:
1.000
Gear Ratio 5th:
0.840
Primary Drive Ratio:
2.379 69/29
Sprocket front:
14
Sprocket rear:
39
Misc.
Colour Options:
red black
Motorcycle Style:
ENDURO ROAD/TRAIL
Power
Max Power Output:
32bhp 6500rpm
Max Torque:
3.8daNm 5000rpm
Standing 1/4 mile:
14,8sec
Top Speed:
137Km/h
Tyres
Front:
300-23 Tubed
Rear:
460-18 Tubed
Wheels
Bearing Front Left:
6202
Bearing Front Right:
6202
Front:
3.00 23
Rear:
4.6 18
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