Technical specifications
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| Model: |
500 Desmo |
| Years: |
1978-79 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, chain driven, 2 valve per cylinder
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Capacity:
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496.9 cc / 30.2 cu in
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Bore x Stroke:
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78 x 52 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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9.6:1
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Induction:
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Dell'Orto PHF30BS/BD
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Ignition:
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Points and coil
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Spark Plug:
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Champion L81
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Starting:
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Electric
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Battery:
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Yuasa Y50-N18L-A1, 12V 18Ah
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Max Power:
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36.8 kW / 50 hp @ 8500 rpm
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Clutch:
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Wet, multiplate
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Transmission:
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5 Speed
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Primary Drive Ratio:
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2.125:1 (32/68)
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Gear Ratios:
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1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.900:1
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Final Drive Ratio:
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2.923:1 (13/38)
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Frame:
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Tubular steel, double downtube
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Front Suspension:
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35 mm Paioli telescopic fork
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Rear Suspension:
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Swing arm, 2 x Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable
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Front Brakes:
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2 x 256 mm Brembo discs
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Rear Brakes:
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Single 260 mm Brembo disc
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Front Tyre:
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3.25-18
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Rear Tyre:
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3.50-18
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Dimensions:
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Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in
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Wheelbase:
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1400 mm / 55.1 in
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Seat Height:
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760 mm / 29.9 in
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Dry Weight:
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185 kg / 408 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
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Consumption Average:
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4.7 L/100 km / 21.3 km/l / 50 US mpg / 60 Imp mpg
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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13.7 sec
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Top Speed:
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185 km/h / 115 mph
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