VOR EN530
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| VOR EN530 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2003 |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Ignition | Ducati electronic, wet ignition |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | Perimetral frame, CrMo, Oval cross-section spars, aluminum rear frame |
| Suspension | Front: Progressive system upside down fork, Paioli Kayaba 46 mm Rear: Single progressive hydraulic Öhlins shock absorber, stroke 295 mm, low-high speed adjustable preload extension and compression |
| Brakes | Front: Single 270 mm disc, 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm / 58.5" |
| Seat Height | 960 mm / 37.8" |
| Weight | 118 kg / 260 lbs (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Liters / 2.4 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.5:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 140/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 270 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Progressive system upside down fork, Paioli Kayaba 46 mm while the rear was equipped with a Single progressive hydraulic Öhlins shock absorber, stroke 295 mm, low-high speed adjustable preload extension and compression. The EN530 was fitted with a 9 Liters / 2.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 118 kg / 260 lbs. The wheelbase was 1485 mm / 58.5" long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
VOR EN 530
The VOR EN-E 530 is a big-bore four-stroke that resembles a runaway
steamroller to ride. It is a big bike with a tonne of power, and the
black plastics give it a unique look, as does the arse-about
kickstarter. The 530 might be a big tough-as-nails machine, but
Finlands seven-time ISDE winner Mika Ahola managed to take out a few of
those titles aboard the bike.
The VOR has a few unique features such as the cassette gearbox having
different gear ratio options for first and fifth gears, as well as the
option of a three-speed gearbox.
Weighing 114kg, the VOR is a rather big bike, but the power keeps
that weight tractoring along at great speeds if you going to ride a
VOR, you better be ready for a fierce ride.
Riders who lack the talent of the Mika Aholas of this world (most of us) will still feel at home trail riding a VOR with mates; it's just comforting to know you can then go out and win an ISDE on one... The $12,600 VOR runs head-to-head with KTM's 525EXC ($12,100), Husaberg's $12,595 FE501E and Husqvarna's 570TE ($11,295), and holds its head high in such company. One area I believe it loses ground to its competitors though concerns its girth, with each of the others feeling just a little slimmer - not such a major problem in light of its brilliant engine, but nevertheless still discernible. The VOR does everything an enduro bike should, and does it well, too. It will appeal to a wide range of rider ability and tastes, and represents good value for money. My lasting memory of the bike concerns effortlessly sailing up a third-gear hill climb, the big 530 barely ticking over, the front tire airborne more often than not and me grinning like the Cheshire Cat. Addictive stuff...
| Make Model | VOR EN 530 |
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| Year | 2003 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 524.6 cc / 32.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 97 x 71 mm |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | Dell'Orto VHSB 38 mm flat side |
| Ignition | Ducati electronic, wet ignition |
| Starting | Electric / Kick |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Perimetral frame, CrMo, Oval cross-section spars, aluminum rear frame |
| Front Suspension | Progressive system upside down fork, Paioli Kayaba 46 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel | 295 mm / 11.6" |
| Rear Suspension | Single progressive hydraulic Öhlins shock absorber, stroke 295 mm, low-high speed adjustable preload extension and compression |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 325 mm / 12.8" |
| Front Brakes | Single 270 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 140/80-18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2160 mm / 85.0" |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm / 58.5" |
| Ground Clearance | 370 mm / 14.6" |
| Seat Height | 960 mm / 37.8" |
| Dry Weight | 118 kg / 260 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Liters / 2.4 US gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 1.4 Liters / 3.0 US pts |