| Year | 1979 |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 x 52 mm |
| Capacity | 496.9 cc / 30.2 cu in |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dimensions | Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 407.8 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, chain driven, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.923:1 (13/38) |
| Frame | Tubular steel, double down tube |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 256 mm Brembo discs |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm Paioli telescopic fork |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-18 |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.17 US gal |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.900:1 |
| Ignition | Points and coil |
| Induction | 2x Dell'Orto PHF 30 carburetors |
| Lubrication | High pressure lubrication with gearpump and net and cartridge filters |
| Max Power | 36.8 kW / 50 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Primary Drive Ratio | 2.125:1 (32/68) |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260 mm Brembo disc |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm, 2 x Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 13.7 sec |
| Starting | Electric |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
