Key performance

60 ch
Power
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498 cc
Displacement
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775 mm
Seat height
18.0 L
Fuel capacity
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Technical specifications

Changements 1992 2003
Displacement
499 cc 498 cc
Torque
46.1 Nm @ 8500 tr/min
Cooling
Liquid
Compression ratio
10.8:1
Bore × stroke
74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/cylinder
4
Valve timing
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Gearbox
6-speed
Final drive
Chain   (final drive)
Front brakes
Dual disc
Rear brakes
Expanding brake
Front tyre
100/90-16
Rear tyre
120/90-16
Seat height
775.00 mm
Wheelbase
1435.00 mm
Weight
196.00 kg
Dry weight
176.00 kg

Engine

Displacement
498 cc
Power
60.0 ch @ 9800 tr/min (43.8 kW)
Torque
46.1 Nm @ 8500 tr/min
Engine type
Twin, four-stroke

Dimensions

Seat height
775.00 mm
Wheelbase
1435.00 mm
Fuel capacity
18.00 L
Dry weight
176.00 kg

Indicators & positioning

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Volumetric power
120.5 ch/L
In category Sport touring · 249-996cc displacement (1318 motorcycles compared)
Power 60 ch Top 76%
29 ch median 79 ch 115 ch

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