| Year | 1980 |
| Bore x Stroke | 89 x 80 mm |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 cu-in |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dimensions | Height 1215 mm / 47.8 in Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 123.0 kg / 271.2 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Welded tubular |
| Front Brakes | 140 mm drum |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Showa forks |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 224 mm / 8.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |
| Ground Clearance | 280 mm / 11.0 in |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Single 34 mm / 1.34 in piston valve Keihin carburetor |
| Max Power | 36 hp / 26.3 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 41.4 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | 130 mm drum |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 198 mm / 7.8 in |
| Road Test | Cycle World Cycle Magazine |
| Seat Height | 880 mm / 34.6 in |
| Starting | Kick |
| Top Speed | 148.5 km/h / 92.2 mph |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wet Weight | 137 kg / 302.0 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
