| Year | 1998 |
| Bore x Stroke | 58.5 x 55.7 mm |
| Capacity | 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plate type |
| Compression Ratio | 10:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dimensions | Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 770 mm / 30.3 in Height 1205 mm / 47.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic forks, no adjustment |
| Front Tyre | 110/80H17 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.733 2nd 1.778 3rd 1.333 4th 1.074 5th 0.913 6th 0.821 |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Ignition | Transistor |
| Induction | 4x 28mm Mikuni BDS28 downdraft carburettors |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Max Power | 61 hp / 45 kW @ 8.500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 51.4 hp @ 8400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 45.9 Nm / 33.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Rake | 25° |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monocross monoshock adjustable for preload |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70H18 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Wet Weight | 213 kg / 469.5 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56.8 in |
| Wheels | 3 Spoke cast alloy wheel |
