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 2001 1996
Displacement
499 cc 498 cc
Power
50.0 ch @ 9800 tr/min (36.5 kW) 60.0 ch @ 9800 tr/min (43.8 kW)
Torque
47.0 Nm @ 8500 tr/min 45.1 Nm @ 8500 tr/min
Bore × stroke
74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel system
Carburettor
Final drive
Chain   (final drive)
Front wheel travel
130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel
100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front brakes
Single disc Dual disc
Front tyre
110/70-H17
Rear tyre
130/70-H17
Wheelbase
1435.00 mm
Fuel capacity
18.00 L
Dry weight
170.00 kg 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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