Key performance

60 ch
Power
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498 cc
Displacement
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775 mm
Seat height
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Technical specifications

Changements 1999 1996
Displacement
499 cc 498 cc
Torque
46.0 Nm @ 8500 tr/min 45.1 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)
Starter
Electric
Final drive
Chain   (final drive)
Front wheel travel
130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel
100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front tyre
110/70-17
Rear tyre
130/70-17
Seat height
800.00 mm 775.00 mm
Wheelbase
1435.00 mm
Fuel capacity
18.00 L
Weight
200.00 kg
Dry weight
179.00 kg

Engine

Displacement
498 cc
Power
60.0 ch @ 9800 tr/min (43.8 kW)
Torque
45.1 Nm @ 8500 tr/min
Engine type
Twin, four-stroke
Valves/cylinder
4

Chassis

Gearbox
6-speed

Brakes

Front brakes
Dual disc
Rear brakes
Single disc

Dimensions

Seat height
775.00 mm
Dry weight
179.00 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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