Paton 500 (1973) vs Paton 500 V115 (1986-92)
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| Make: | Paton | Paton |
| Model: | 500 | 500 V115 |
| Years: | 1973 | 1986-92 |
| Engine: | Two cylinder, 4 stroke, twin shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 4 Cylinder, 2 stroke V-115° |
| Capacity: | 498.8 cc / 30.4 cub in | 492 cc / 30 cub in |
| Bore and Stroke: | 78 x 52.2 mm | 56 x 50 mm |
| Carburetor: | 2 x Dell'Orto 40 mm PHM carburetors | 4 x Keihin 36 mm |
| Cooling: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Ignition: | Electronic with variable advance | Digital CDI Denso |
| Clutch: | Dry, multiplate | Dry, multiplate |
| Max Power: | 55.6 kW / 75.6 hp @11000 rpm | 110 kW / 150 hp @ 12000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesch |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Lightweight steel open loop frame (Bimota) | Sloping twin-spar aluminium |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks Ceriani R 35 mm | Öhlins upside-down, 40 mm fully adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Tubular swingarm with twin Ceriani R units | Öhlins fully adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 260 mm Double disc | 320 mm Double disc, carbon, 4-piston Brembo caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 260 mm Disc | 220 mm Single disc with 2-piston Brembo caliper |