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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | 500 Zeta | 
			
				| Years: | 1978 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 497 cc / 30.2 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 61 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x 32mm Dell'Orto carburetors | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Electric CDI | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 9500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 44.7 Nm / 33 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork, adjustable Marzocchi shock absorbers. | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S18 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 110/90 H18 | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 172 kg / 379 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |