Sanglas 500 S: history, specs, pictures

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Sanglas 500 S
Manufacturer
Also called 500 S 2
Production 1976 - 1982
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 89.5mm x 79.0mm
Top Speed 87 mph (140 km/h)
Horsepower 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5930RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Weight 202.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Sanglas 500 S 2 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Sanglas between 1976 and 1982. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 5930 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 89.5mm bore x 79.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 497.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The 500 S 2 was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank.