CAGIVA 500 (V589) '89


Randy Mamola's machine at Suzuka
ENGINE TYPE two-stroke, water cooled
four cylinders (80º V formation)
crankcase reed valve
twin crankshaft (turn in opposite directions)
BORE × STROKE 56 × 50mm
DISPLACEMENT 492.6cm³
COMPRESSION RATIO 15:1
EXHAUST DEVICE varying ex-port height by electronically controlled valve
MAX. POWER / TORQUE over 150HP at 12,000rpm / 8.5kgm at 11,500rpm
CARBURETTOR Mikuni TM (flat valve) type
IGNITION CDI, made by MAGNETI MARELLI
GEARBOX extractable 6 speeds
CLUTCH dry multiple discs
FRAME twin spar aluminium
SUSPENSIONS FRONT upside-down telescopic fork (Öhlins)
adjustable spring pre-load, compression and rebound damping
REAR swing-arm and mono-shock (Öhlins) with linkage
adjustable spring pre-load, compression and rebound damping
BRAKES FRONT disc: carbon-composite (ø272.5mm, A.P. racing)
caliper: A.P. 4 pistons (CP3385)
REAR disc: cast=iron plated aluminium (ø190mm)
caliper: Brembo 2 pistons
WHEELS / TIRES FRONT 3.50-17 (Marchesini, magnesium alloy) / MICHELIN 12/60-17
REAR 6.00-17 (Marchesini, magnesium alloy) / MICHELIN 18/67-17
DIMENSIONS length × width: 2015 × 500mm
seat height: 800mm
road clearance: 130mm
weight: 122kg
wheel base: 1400mm
trail: 95mm
fuel tank capacity: 32 litres

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