4. Specifications

Some vital statistics, for the U.S. version of the bike, at least:

4.1 Engine

    Type: Four-stoke, water-cooled, OHC TSCC, 45-degree V-twin 

    Piston displacement: 805cc 

    Bore & Stroke: 83.0 x 74.4mm 

    Compression ratio: 10.0:1 

    Carburetor, front: Mikuni BDS36SS, single 

    Carburetor, rear: Mikuni BS36SS, single 

    Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh 

    Final drive: Shaft, 3.090:1 

4.2 Electrical

    Charging output: 280 Watts Max 

    Battery: 12V 16AH 

4.3 Chassis

    Frame: Tubular-Steel, Double Cradle 

    Suspension, Front: 41mm Stanchions 

    Suspension, Rear: Dual Shocks, Adj. for Spring Preload & Rebound Damping 

    Brakes, Front: Single Disc 

    Brakes, Rear: Single Disc 

    Wheels, Front: 3.00 x 18 in. 

    Wheels, Rear: 3.50 x 17 in. 

    Tires, Front: 110/80-18H 

    Tires, Rear: 150/70-17H 

    Wheelbase: 61.6 in. 

    Seat Height: 31.5 in. 

    Wet Weight: 520.5 lbs. 

    Load Capacity: 474.5 lbs. 

    GVWR: 995 lbs. 

4.4 Performance

    (from Cycle Magazine, July '90)

    Standing start 1/4 mile: 13.15 sec @ 96.19 mph 

    Acceleration, 0-60 mph: 4.15 sec 

    Braking, 60-0 mph: 124 ft. 

    Engine RPM @ 60 mph, top gear: 4072 

    Maximum Speed in gears @ 8500 rpm (mph):

        (1) 47, (2) 65, (3) 87, (4) 106, (5) 125 



    * Information taken from Cycle Magazine, July 1990