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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | 500 | 
			
				| Years: | 1968 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Two cylinder, 4 stroke, twin shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 498.8 cc / 30.4 cub in | 
			
					
						| Bore and Stroke: | 73.5 x 57.5 mm | 
			
					
						| Carburetor: | 2 x Dell'Orto 40 mm PHM carburetors | 
			
					
						| Cooling: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Electronic with variable advance | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Dry, multiplate | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 47.8 kW / 65 hp @10500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Double cradle, open, tubular | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks hydraulic 25 mm | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Tubular swingarm with twin shocks | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 250 mm Drum, four shoes, four cam, Fontana | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | 210 mm Drum, double cam, Fontana | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel: | 1.85 x 18 | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel: | 2.15 x 18 | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 90/90-18 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 110/80-18 | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 140 kg / 309 lbs | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 240 km/h / 149 mph |