Engine type: Water-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, V-4
Bore and stoke: 60.0 x 44.0 mm (2.36 x 1.73 in.)
Displacement: 498 cm2 (30.4 cu. in. )
Compression ratio: 11.0 to 1
Valve train: Dual-row roller type drive chain OHC and rocker arms
Maximum Horsepower: 66 BHP @ 11,500 rpm
Maximum Tourqe: 4.2 kg/m (30.4 ft.-lb) @ 10,500 rpm
Carburetion: 4 Deihin carburetors; 2 down-draft, 2 side-draft
Ignition: Capacitor discharge ignition (CDI)
Idle speed: 1,300 +/- 100rpm
Lubrication: Wet-sump, filter, oil pump
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh

Weight (dry)
49-state: 186 kg (410 lb.)
California: 187 kg (412 lb.)

Weight (curb)
49-state: 205 kg (450 lb.)
California: 205 kg (452 lb.)
Vehicle capacity load 165 kg (364 lb.)
Fuel capacity 15.5 liters (4.1 U.S. gal., 3.4 lmp. gal.)
Fuel capacity (reserve) 4.0 liters (1.1 U.S. gal., 0.9 lmp. gal.)

Fluid capacity
Oil and filter change: 2.8 liters (3.6 U.S. qt., 3.0 lmp. qt.)
At overhaul: 3.4 liters (3.6 U.S. qt., 3.0 lmp. qt.)
Coolant capacity: 1.70 liters (1.80 U.S. qt., 1.5 lmp. qt.)