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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | BV 500 | 
			
				| Years: | 2005-12 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 492 cc / 30.0 cub in. | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 92 mm x 69 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Fuel System: | Electronic fuel injection | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 29.1 kW / 39 hp | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | CVT, twist and go | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 102 mm / 4 in. | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual, preload adjustable shocks | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 90 mm / 3.5 in. | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Double disc, 260 mm, 2-piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Wheels: | Alloy rims and spokes | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 110/70 - 16 in. | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 - 14 in. | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length: 2215 mm / 87.2 in. Width: 770 mm / 30.3 in. | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in. | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 775 mm / 30.5 in. | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 189 kg / 416 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 13 L / 3.5 US gal | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 160 km/h / 99.4 mph | 
			
					
						| Colours: | Graphite black, Sienna ivory | 
			
					
						| Review: | Motorstv |