Technical specifications
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| Model: |
VH 500 Red Hunter |
| Years: |
1932-59 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, stroke, single cylinder, OHV, 2-valves
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Capacity:
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497 cc / 30.3 cu in
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Bore x Stroke:
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86.4 x 85 mm (after 1936: 81.8 x 95)
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Compression Ratio:
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6.0:1 (after 1954: 6.8:1)
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Lubrication:
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Dry sump with dual plunger pumps
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Oil Capacity:
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3.4 L / 0.9 US gal
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Exhaust:
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High-set dual port exhaust
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Induction:
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Carburetor, large bore down draught Amal
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Ignition:
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Magnet/flywheel
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Battery:
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6V
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Starting:
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Kick start
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Max Power:
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17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 6000 rpm
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Transmission:
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4-Speed
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Frame:
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Semi double cradle
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Front Suspension:
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Grider front forks
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Rear Suspension:
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Rigid, springloaded saddle (after 1954: dual shocks)
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Front Brakes:
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Drum
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Rear Brakes:
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Drum
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Wheels:
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Steel, laced wire spokes
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Front Rim:
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3.00 x 20
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Rear Rim:
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3.25 x 19
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Dimensions:
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Length: 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width: 640 mm / 25.2 in
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Dry Weight:
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190 kg / 418 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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14.8 L / 3.9 US gal
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Braking 25 mph / 40 km/h - 0:
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7.3 m / 24 ft
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Acceleration 0 - 60 mph / 97 km/h:
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10.9 sec
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Top Speed:
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140 km/h / 87 mph
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Colours:
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Chrome and red with gold linings
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