Key performance

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

Changements 2004 1994
Torque
46.1 Nm @ 8500 tr/min 45.1 Nm @ 8500 tr/min
Engine type
Twin, four-stroke In-line four, four-stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Compression ratio
10.8:1
Bore × stroke
74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel system
Carburettor. keihin CV34 X 2
Valve timing
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication
wet sump
Ignition
transistorised
Starter
Electric
Final drive
Chain   (final drive)
Clutch
wet plate
Front brakes
Double disc Dual disc
Seat height
775.00 mm
Dry weight
178.00 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
In-line four, four-stroke
Valves/cylinder
4

Chassis

Gearbox
6-speed

Brakes

Front brakes
Dual disc
Rear brakes
Single disc

Dimensions

Seat height
775.00 mm
Fuel capacity
18.00 L
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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