| Year | 1990 |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 х 58 mm |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in |
| Clutch | Wet Plate |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Dry Weight | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Front Brakes | Single 300mm disc |
| Front Suspension | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Induction | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Max Power | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tyre 54.2 hp @ 9500 rpm ) |
| Max Torque | 46 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | 180mm drum |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks preload adjustable, |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-15 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Wet Weight | 169 kg / 372.5 lbs |
