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TiresTo maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your
scooter, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
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w8The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
8The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passen-
ger, cargo, and accessories
approved for this model.
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wBecause loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety character-
istics of your scooter, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
8NEVER OVERLOAD THE
SCOOTER! Operation of an
overloaded scooter may result
in tire damage, loss of control,
or severe injury. Make sure
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg
200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum
225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
High-speed riding
225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm
2,
2.25 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 183 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and acces-
sories does not exceed the
specified maximum load for
the vehicle.
8Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
8Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
scooter and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
8Adjust the tire air pressure
with regard to the load.
8Check the tire condition and
air pressure before each ride.
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Specifications
Model XP500
Dimensions
Overall length 2,235 mm
Overall width 775 mm
Overall height 1,410 mm
Seat height 795 mm
Wheelbase 1,575 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,800 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)217 kg
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward inclined 2–cylinder
Displacement 499 cm
3
Bore ×Stroke 66.0 ×73.0 mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Dry sump
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Engine oil
Type SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG
type or highercCBe sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING”) contain anti-friction additives which will
cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting in
reduced component life and poor engine performance.
Quantity
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement 2.8 L
With oil filter cartridge
replacement 2.9 L
Total amount (dry engine) 3.6 L
Chain drive oil
Type SAE 80API “GL-4” hypoid
gear oil
Total amount 0.7 L
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High-speed riding
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 14 M/C ×MT3.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 14 M/C ×MT4.50
Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Left hand
Fluid DOT 4Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm
Spring/shock absorbers
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil-gas spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 120 mm
Rear 120 mm
Electrical
Ignition system Transistorized coil ignition
(digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 310W @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 8 Ah
Headlight bulb typeHalogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage ×quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ×1
12 V, 55 W ×1
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Conversion tableAll specification data in this manual are listed in SI and
METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit data to
IMPERIAL unit data.
Ex.
METRIC MULTIPLIER IMPERIAL
** mm×0.03937 = ** in
2 mm×0.03937 = 0.08 in
METRIC TO IMPERIAL
Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit
m•kg 7.233 ft•lb
Torquem•kg 86.794 in•lb
cm•kg 0.0723 ft•lb
cm•kg 0.8679 in•lb
Weightkg 2.205 lbg 0.03527 oz
Speed km/hr 0.6214 mph
km 0.6214 mi
m 3.281 ft
Distance m 1.094 yd
cm 0.3937 in
mm 0.03937 in
cc (cm3) 0.03527 oz (IMP liq.)
Volume/ cc (cm3) 0.06102 cu•in
Capacity L (liter) 0.8799 qt (IMP liq.)L (liter) 0.2199 gal (IMP liq.)
kg/mm 55.997 lb/in
Misc. kg/cm2 14.2234 psi (lb/in2)Centigrade (°C)
9/5 + 32
Fahrenheit (°F)
CONVERSION TABLE
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