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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications
SpecificationsModel 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
cC
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING
II” or higher.
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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INDEX
F
Front and rear brake levers ..................6-25
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....6-26
Front fork, checking ..............................6-30
Fuel ......................................................3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................3-4
Fuel tank cap ..........................................3-9
Fuses, replacing ...................................6-34
H
Handlebar switches ................................3-6
Dimmer switch .....................................3-6
Engine stop switch ...............................3-7
Hazard switch ......................................3-7
Horn switch ..........................................3-7
Pass switch ..........................................3-6
Start switch ..........................................3-7
Turn signal switch ................................3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................6-35
Headlight variations ................................3-8
Helmet holder .......................................3-13
I
Identification numbers ............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................3-15
Indicator lights ........................................3-2
High beam indicator light .....................3-3
Oil change indicator light .....................3-2
Turn signal indicator lights ...................3-3
V-belt replacement indicator light ........3-3K
Key identification number .......................9-1
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................3-1
Model label .............................................9-2
P
Parking ...................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .....................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list ..........................4-1
R
Rider backrest, adjusting ......................3-12
S
Safe-riding points ...................................1-2
Seat ......................................................3-11
Self-diagnosis device .............................3-6
Sidestand .............................................3-14
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-9
Specifications .........................................8-1
Speedometer unit ...................................3-4
Starting off ..............................................5-2
Starting the engine .................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-31
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartments .........................3-14A
Acceleration and deceleration ................5-2
Air filter element, cleaning ....................6-19
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .......................3-6
B
Battery ..................................................6-32
Brake fluid level, checking ....................6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................6-28
Brake lever, front ....................................3-9
Brake lever, rear .....................................3-9
Brake levers, lubricating .......................6-29
Braking ...................................................5-3
C
Carburetors, adjusting ..........................6-21
Care ........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ..........................................6-29
Chain drive oil .......................................6-15
Clock ......................................................3-5
Conversion table ....................................8-5
Coolant ..................................................6-17
Coolant temperature gauge ....................3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ...............................................6-6
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-4
Engine idling speed ..............................6-21
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...........6-12
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