| Year | 1978 |
| Bore x Stroke | 81.0 x 96.8 mm |
| Capacity | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Engine | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | Single 285mm disc |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Front Tyre | 3.75-19 |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 Litres / 1.8 US gal |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | Single 34mm Keihin carburetor |
| Max Power | 57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 5800 rpm |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks swinging arm fork |
| Rear Tyre | 4.25-18 |
| Starting | Electric |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Wet eight | 231 kg / 509 lbs |