SANVENERO 500

Engine: Watercooled twin-crankshaft rotary-valve square-four two-stroke Dimensions: 55 x 52.5 mm Capacity: 499 cc Output: 120bhp at 11,000 rpm (at gearbox) Carburation: 4 x 34mm Mikuni VM 34 SS Ignition: Hitachi M400-03 CDI Gearbox: Six-speed cassette-type extractable Clutch: Multiplate dry (7 friction/6 steel) Chassis: Duplex chrome-moly tubular steel cradle frame Suspension: Front: 40mm Forcella Italia telescopic fork adjustable for spring pre-load. Rear: Fabricated braced aluminium swingarm with fully adjustable Marzocchi monoshock and progressive rate rocker-arm link Head angle: 27 degrees Wheelbase: 1390mm Weight: 135kg dry (claimed) Brakes: Front: 2 x 300mm Zanzani floating steel discs with two-piston Brembo Serie Oro calipers. Rear: 1 x 220mm Zanzani steel disc with two-piston Brembo Serie Oro caliper Wheels/tyres (as raced): Front: 3.25/4.50-16 Michelin slick on 3.25 in. Campagnolo cast magnesium wheel. Rear: 160/70-18 Michelin slick on 4.00 in. Campagnolo cast magnesium wheel Top speed: 309 kph/191 mph Year of construction: 1982 Owner: Chris Wilson, Broadstairs, Kent, UK