Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
500
Bike Description:
Specifications taken from Cycle World (May 1985) which is an American motorcycle magazine.
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Drum
Front Disc Size:
9.1 in.
Rear Drum Size:
6.3 in.
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
236 lb. (tank empty)
Fuel Capacity:
3.3 gal. (US)
Ground Clearance:
14.7 in.
Rake:
27°
Seat Height:
38.3 in. (unladen)
Trail:
4.72 in.
Wet Weight:
257 lb. (tank full)
Wheelbase:
59.6 in.
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled 2 Stroke Reed Valve Straight Single
Air Filtration:
Oiled foam
Bore x Stroke:
86.0 x 84.0mm
Carburation:
40mm Mikuni
Compression Ratio:
11.3:1
Displacement:
488cc
Lubrication System:
Premix
No. of Valves:
n/a
Starting:
Left side kick
Valve Train:
n/a
Transmission
Clutch Type:
Wet
Gearchange Pattern:
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratio 1st:
16.68
Gear Ratio 2nd:
11.57
Gear Ratio 3rd:
8.75
Gear Ratio 4th:
6.65
Gear Ratio 5th:
5.62
Gear Ratio 6th:
4.72
Transmission:
6 gears
Misc.
Place of Manufacture:
Odeshog Sweden
Swing Arm:
Alloy
Power
Top Speed:
105 mph
Suspension
Front:
40mm (tube dia.) with air
Front Travel:
11.7 in.
Rear:
Ohlins single
Rear Travel:
13.8 in.
Tyres
Front:
3.00 x 21
Rear:
5.00 x 18
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