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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
75. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.
6. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the scooter so that both of its
wheels are off the ground.
Alternatively, turn the wheels a
little every month in order to pre-
vent the tires from becoming
degraded in one spot.
7. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.8. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery
in an excessively cold or warm
place (less than 0 °C or more
than 30 °C). For more informa-
tion on storing the battery, see
page 6-33.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the scooter.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications ................................................................................... 8-1
Conversion table ............................................................................... 8-5
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SpecificationsSpecifications
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 10.1:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Dry sumpEngine oil
Type SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG
type or higher
cCBe sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING
II”) 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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Radiator capacity
(including all routes)1.5 L
Air filterDry element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 14 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model × quantity BS30 × 2
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model × quantity NGK/CR7E × 2
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc automatic
Transmission
Primary reduction system Helical gear/spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 52/32 ×36/22 (2.659)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 41/25 ×40/29 (2.262)
Transmission type V-belt automatic
Operation Centrifugal automatic typeChassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 28°
Trail 95 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless
Size 120/70-14M/C 55S
Manufacturer/ DUNLOP/D305FA
model BRIDGESTONE/HOOP B03
Rear
Type Tubeless
Size 150/70-14M/C 66S
Manufacturer/ DUNLOP/D305
model BRIDGESTONE/HOOP B02
Maximum load* 183 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
up to 90 kg load*
Front200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg load–maximum
load*
Front225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
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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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Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ×2
Front turn signal light 12 V, 5/21 W ×2
Rear turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ×2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W ×2
License plate light 12 V, 5 W ×1
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W ×3
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ×1
Oil change indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ×1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ×2
V-belt replacement
indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ×1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Radiator fan fuse 15 A
Hazard fuse 10 A
Clock fuse 10 A
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EAU03941
Conversion tableConversion table
Conversion tableAll specification data in this manual are listed in SI and
METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit values to IMPERIAL
unit values.
Example:METRIC VALUE CONVERSION
FACTORIMPERIAL VALUE
2 mm× 0.03937 = 0.08 in
Conversion table
METRIC SYSTEM TO IMPERIAL SYSTEM
Metric unit Conversion factor Imperial unit
Torquem·kgf
m·kgf
cm·kgf
cm·kgf
× 7.233× 86.794× 0.0723× 0.8679ft·lb
in·lb
ft·lb
in·lb
Weightkg
g× 2.205× 0.03527lb
oz
Speed km/h× 0.6214 mi/h
Distancekm
m
m
cm
mm× 0.6214× 3.281× 1.094× 0.3937× 0.03937mi
ft
yd
in
in
Volume,
Capacitycc (cm
3)
cc (cm3)
L (liter)
L (liter)
× 0.03527× 0.06102× 0.8799× 0.2199oz (IMP liq.)
cu·in
qt (IMP liq.)
gal (IMP liq.)
Miscellaneouskgf/mm
kgf/cm
2
°C
× 55.997× 14.2234× 1.8 + 32 lb/in
psi (lb/in
2)
°F
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Identification numbers ...................................................................... 9-1
Key identification number ................................................................. 9-1
Vehicle identification number ............................................................ 9-1
Model label ....................................................................................... 9-2
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