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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | 500GTL | 
			
				| Years: | 1977-78 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, chain driven, 2 valve per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 496.9 cc / 30.2 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Dell'Orto PHF30BS/BD | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Points and coil | 
			
					
						| Spark Plug: | Champion L81 | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Battery: | Yuasa Y50-N18L-A1, 12V 18Ah | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 25.7 kW / 35 hp @ 6500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Primary Drive Ratio: | 2.125:1 (32/68) | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.333 / 4th 1.074 / 5th 0.900:1 | 
			
					
						| Final Drive Ratio: | 2.923:1 (13/38) | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 35 mm Paioli telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, 2 x Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2 x 256 mm Brembo discs | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm Brembo disc | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.25-18 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 760 mm / 29.9 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 55.1 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 183 kg / 403 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 196 kg / 432 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 175 km/h / 109 mph |