| Year | 1983 |
| Bore x Stroke | 60.4 x 44 mm |
| Clutch | Multiple plate coil springs |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Dry Weight | 180 kg / 396.8 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | 2x 255mm discs |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic air assisted 140mm wheel travel |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-16 |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres |
| Honda motorcyclesCapacity | 498 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 4x 32mm CV |
| Max Power | 68 hp @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 31.7 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock swing arm 115mm wheel travel |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-18 |
| Road Test | Cycle Magazine 1984 |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 12.6 sec / 164.5 km/h |
| Top Speed | 196.4 km/h |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Wet Weight | 196 kg / 434 lbs |
