| Year | 2011 |
| ABS | Optional |
| Bore x Stroke | 66 x 73 mm |
| Capacity | 499 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc automatic |
| Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Dimensions | Length 2195 mm mm / 86.6 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Height 1445 mm / 55.9 or 58.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs - ABS 208 kg / 458.5 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Final Drive | V-Belt |
| Frame | Aluminium, Backbone frame |
| Front Brakes | 2x 267 discs |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-15 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litters / 3.9 US gal |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Induction | Mikuni 34 mm throttle body Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Lubrication | Semi-dry-sump |
| Max Power | 33.5 kW / 45. hp @ 6750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 52.3 Nm / 38.6 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Maximum Load | 197kg / 434 lbs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 267 disc |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm - single shock |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-15 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 116 mm / 4.6 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Transmission | Fully automatic CVT |
| Wet Weight | 218 kg / 481 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |