| Year | 1982 |
| Bore x Stroke | 89 x 80 mm |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dry Weight | 139 Kg / 306 lbs |
| Engine | Four Stoke single cylinder, OHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | 140mm Drum |
| Front Suspension | Leading axle coil spring forks |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Single 32mm Keihin carburetor |
| Max Power | 32 hp / 23.8 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.8 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | 130mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Pro link. adjustable for preload. |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-17 |
| Service Manual | XL400R XL500R |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 14.8 sec |
| Starting | Kick |
| Top Speed | 101.2 mph |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
