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Nexus 500

The Nexus 500 is now sharper-looking than ever, with a riding position that’s struck a better balance between urban and sports use with a lower seat height and taller handlebars.

Details:

  • 460cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled, fuel-injected four-valve four-stroke engine
  • Electric start
  • Progressive power drive gas shock absorber with seven–position adjustable spring and ride height adjuster
  • Constant Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT)
  • Anti-theft coded key immobiliser
  • Remote seat release from key
  • Underseat lockable storage
  • Easy to read dashboard graphics
  • Flip-out pillion pegs for passenger comfort
  • Alloy wheels
  • Low-emission, environmentally friendly Euro 3 compliant
  • 28lt top case available as original accessory
  • 2 Year unlimited Kilometre warranty

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Nexus 500

Specifications

  • Engine TypeSingle-cylinder Liquid cooled Fuel Injected 4-valve 4-stroke
  • Cylinder Capacity460 cc
  • Bore X stroke92 mm x 69mm
  • Max power at shaft29.5 Kw (40.12 HP) at 7,500 rpm
  • Max torque42 Nm at 5,750 rpm
  • Starting Electric
  • Transmission“Twist and Go” Automatic Transmission (CVT) with Automatic Clutch
  • ChassisDouble cradle high tensile steel tube & trelli
  • Front suspensionsØ 41 mm Telescopic hydraulic fork, shafts , travel 93 mm>
  • Rear suspensionsProgressive power drive, gas shock absorber with spring preload adjustable to 7 position, 90 mm travel with ride height adjuster
  • Front brakeTwin stainless steel discs, Ø 260mm, with floating Brembo Series Oro caliper and two pistons
  • Rear brakeStainless steel disc, Ø 240mm,Brembo Series Oro caliper and two opposite pistons
  • Front tyre/rear tyreDie-cast aluminium alloy, 15”x3.5” Tubeless 120/70-15” Die-cast aluminium alloy, 14”x4.5” Tubeless 160/60-14”
  • Length2100 mm
  • Width780 mm
  • Wheelbase1515 mm
  • Seat height795 mm
  • Dry weight199 kg
  • Fuel tank capacity15 litres (2.8 litre reserve included)
  • Max speed (km/hr)160 km/h
  • Type approvalEuro 3
  • Consumption (ECE applicable text cycle)22 km/litre (ECE + EUDC test cycle)
  • Consumption @km/h - km/l@ 90km/h - 35km/l

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