Cagiva Canyon 600 (1996-97)

The Cagiva Canyon 600 was a motorcycle produced in 1996-97. It had a 601.4 cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with air/oil cooling and a 40mm Mikuni carburetor. The compression ratio was and it had kick-starting. Its maximum power was 34.1 hp at 5900 rpm, while its maximum torque was 50 Nm at 4750 rpm. The transmission was five-speed with a chain final drive. The suspension consisted of telescopic forks in the front and a single shock in the rear, both with 170mm wheel travel. The brakes were single 296mm and 240mm discs with 4 and 2 piston calipers, respectively. The tyres were 100/90-19 in the front and 140/80-17 in the rear. The wheelbase was 1463mm and the seat height was 795mm. The dry weight was 171kg and the fuel capacity was 20 litres. Its average fuel consumption was 21.5 km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0 km/h was 14.6 metres, and from 100-0 km/h was 42.7 metres. The standing quarter-mile was 14.5 seconds with a top speed of 162.9 km/h. Overall, the Cagiva Canyon 600 was a powerful and reliable motorcycle with decent speed and handling.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Cagiva Canyon 600

Year: 1996 – 97
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves
Capacity: 601.4 cc / 36.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 102 x 73.6 mm
Cooling System: Oil/air cooled
Compression Ratio:
Induction: 40mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 34.1 hp / @ 5900 rpm
Max Torque: 50 Nm / 36.9 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 170 mm / 6.7 in
Rear Suspension: Single shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 170 mm / 6.7 in
Front Brakes: Single 296mm disc 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 140/80-17
Wheelbase: 1463 mm / 57.6 in
Seat Height: 795 mm / 31.3 in
Dry Weight: 171.0 kg / 377.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres
Consumption Average: 21.5 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.6 m / 42.7 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.5 sec / 139.5 km/h
Top Speed: 162.9 km/h