Engine type

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin

Displacement

498 cm³

Bore x stroke

74 x 58 mm

Compression ratio

9.8:1

Valve system

DOHC, 8 valves

Fuel system

Carburettor: Keihin CVK34 x 2

Ignition

Digital

Starting System

Electric

Maximum power

37 kW {50.3 PS}/ 9,000 rpm

Transmission

6-speed, return

Maximum torque

45 N·m {4.6 kgf·m}/ 7,200 rpm

Brakes, front

280 mm disc with twin-piston caliper

Suspension, front

37 mm telescopic fork

Suspension, rear

Dual shocks with adjustable preload

Brakes, rear

Drum, 160 mm

L x W x H

2,070 x 730 x 1,070 mm

Frame type

Double cradle, high-tensile steel

Trail

27°/102 mm

Wheelbase

1,430 mm

Wheel travel front

125 mm

Fuel capacity

17 litres

Seat height

800 mm

Wheel travel rear

114 mm

Dry weight

179 kg

Tyre, front

110/70-17M/C (54H)

Tyre, rear

130/70-17M/C (62H)