| Year | 1972 |
| Bore x Stroke | 56.0 x 50.6 mm |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork. |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Ignition | Battery, with points |
| Induction | 4x 22mm Keihin |
| Max Power | 48 hp / 35 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 45 Nm / 33.1 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Rake | 64° |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, double hydraulic shock's with adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Starting | Electric starter supported with kickstarter |
| Trail | 105 mm /4.1 in |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wet Weight | 201 kg / 445.3 lbs |