| Year | 1997 |
| Bore x Stroke | 92 x 75 mm |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.8 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dry Weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 41mm leading-axle fork |
| Front Tyre | 90/90–21 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 220 mm / 8.6 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Single 40mm Keihin VE-type carb. |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90–17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 195 mm / 7.6 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wet Weight | 178.0 kg / 392.4 lbs |
