Key performance

52 ch
Power
🔧
498 cc
Displacement
⚖️
210 kg
Weight
🏎️
180 km/h
Top speed
15.0 L
Fuel capacity
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Technical specifications

Engine

Displacement
498 cc
Power
52.0 ch @ 9000 tr/min (38.0 kW)
Torque
44.1 Nm @ 7500 tr/min
Engine type
In-line four, four-stroke
Cooling
Air
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Bore × stroke
55.0 x 52.4 mm (2.2 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor. TK
Valve timing
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Chassis

Gearbox
6-speed
Final drive
Chain   (final drive)
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Dual shocks

Brakes

Front brakes
Double disc
Rear brakes
Single disc
Front tyre
3.25-19
Rear tyre
3.75-18

Dimensions

Fuel capacity
15.00 L
Weight
210.00 kg

Indicators & positioning

Weight-to-power ratio
0.25 ch/kg
🔄
Torque / weight
0.21 Nm/kg
🔧
Volumetric power
104.4 ch/L
In category Sport touring · 249-996cc displacement (1318 motorcycles compared)
Power 52 ch Top 82%
29 ch median 79 ch 115 ch
Weight 210 kg Lighter than 70%
182 kg median 221 kg 259 kg
P/W ratio 0.25 ch/kg Top 82%
0.19 median 0.34 0.53 ch/kg

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