| Year | 1998 |
| Bore x Stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm |
| Capacity | 883 cc / 53.8 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dimensions | Length 2245 mm / 88.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 245.0 kg / 540.1 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Frame | Mild steel twin cradle |
| Front Brakes | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | 35mm Showa telescopic forks. |
| Front Tyre | 80/90-19 |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 9.717 2nd 6.690 3rd 5.180 4th 4.267 5th 3.615P |
| Ground Clearance | 159 mm / 6.3 in |
| Ignition | Inductive, battery-powered,V Fire III™ electronic breakerless with solid-state dual stage advance |
| Induction | Carburettor, 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, gear drive pump with full flow spin-on disposable oil filter |
| Max Power | 53 hp / 38.6 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 67 Nm / 49.4 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks with adjustable damping |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Seat Height | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wheelbase | 1510 mm / 59.4 in |
