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TiresTires
To 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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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
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The 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.
sories does not exceed the
specified maximum load for
the vehicle.
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Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
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Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
scooter and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
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Adjust the tire air pressure
with regard to the load.
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Check the tire condition and
air pressure before each ride.
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Because 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.
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NEVER OVERLOAD THE
SCOOTER! Operation of an
overloaded scooter may result
in tire damage, loss of control,
or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and acces-
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg
200 kPa
(2.00 kgf/cm2,
2.00 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm2,
2.25 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 183 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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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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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)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg load–maximum
load*
Front225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
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EAU04513
Conversion table
Conversion table
All 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·lbf
in·lbf
ft·lbf
in·lbf
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 (cm3)
cc (cm3)
L (liter)
L (liter)× 0.03527× 0.06102× 0.8799× 0.2199oz (IMP liq.)
cu·in
qt (IMP liq.)
gal (IMP liq.)
Miscellaneouskg/mm
kgf/cm
2
°C
× 55.997× 14.2234× 1.8 + 32 lb/in
psi (lbf/in
2)
°F
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