| Year | 1997 |
| Bore x Stroke | 73 x 59 mm |
| Capacity | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Dry Weight | 179 Kg / 394.6 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 37mm Telescopic forks, 115mm wheel travel, |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-17 |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 2X 32mm Keihin CV carburetors |
| Max Power | 58 hp / 42.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 47 Nm / 31.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock adjustable, 117mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
