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The FT500'83 was sold in 1983 in one of two colors: Monza Red or Black. The tank and side cover stripes on the red bike were white and blue; but on the black bike they were silver and red. The headlight and instruments were rectangular. The speedometer had a 120 mph (195 kph) limit. | The FT500'83 was sold in 1983 in one of two colors: Monza Red or Black. The tank and side cover stripes on the red bike were white and blue; but on the black bike they were silver and red. The headlight and instruments were rectangular. The speedometer had a 120 mph (195 kph) limit. | ||
Engine: High-performance 498cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke | *Engine: High-performance 498cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke | ||
Valve: Four | *Valve: Four | ||
Carburetor: One | *Carburetor: One | ||
Ignition: solid state CD | *Ignition: solid state CD | ||
Crankshaft: Chain driven dual counter-balancer reduces vibration | *Crankshaft: Chain driven dual counter-balancer reduces vibration | ||
Starter: Electric | *Starter: Electric | ||
Transmission: 5-speed | *Transmission: 5-speed | ||
Drive: #530 O-ring drive chain | *Drive: #530 O-ring drive chain | ||
Brakes: Disc with twin piston calipers front and rear | *Brakes: Disc with twin piston calipers front and rear | ||
Suspension: Air-adjustable front forks | *Suspension: Air-adjustable front forks | ||
Wheelbase: 1435mm (56.5 in.) | *Wheelbase: 1435mm (56.5 in.) | ||
Seat height: 800mm (31.5 in.) | *Seat height: 800mm (31.5 in.) | ||
Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gal.) | *Fuel capacity: 13 liters (3.4 gal.) | ||
Dry weight: 159 kg (350.6 lb) | *Dry weight: 159 kg (350.6 lb) | ||
The serial number began JH2PC070*DM100001. | *The serial number began JH2PC070*DM100001. |