| Year | 2003 |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Dry Weight | 180.0 kg / 396.8 |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 R17 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Induction | 2x 34mm Keihin CVK |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 45.2 Nm / 33.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | 160mm drum |
| Rear Suspension | Dual rear shocks with 5-way adjustable preload |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70 R17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 114 mm / 4.5 in |
| Seat Height | 815 mm / 32.1 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
