Paton 500 V70 (1994-95)

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The Paton 500 V70 (C9/C10) motorcycle was produced in 1994-95 with a 4 Cylinder, 2 stroke V70 engine, 498.3cc capacity and 14:1 compression ratio. It had a digital CDI ignition with battery and push start, along with a dry, multiplate clutch. The C09 version had a maximum power of 110 kW / 150 hp @ 12000 rpm while the C10 version had 121 kW / 165 hp @ 12000 rpm. The motorcycle had a 6 speed constant mesh transmission with a chain final drive, and a sloping twin-spar aluminum frame with a wheelbase of 1385mm / 54.5in. The front suspension was an ~Ahlins upside-down, 42mm fully adjustable with an ~Ahlins fully adjustable rear suspension. The brakes were double disc, carbon, 4-piston Brembo caliper in the front and a single disc with 2-piston Brembo caliper in the rear, with Marvic wheels and 120/60-17 and 180/67-17 tires. The bike weighed 135kg / 298lbs and was available in Racing Green.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Paton 500 V70 (C9/C10)

Year: 1994-95


Engine: 4 Cylinder, 2 stroke V70 degrees
Capacity: 498.3 cc / 30.3 cub in
Bore and Stroke: 50 x 50.6 mm
Carburetor: 2 x Keihin 36 mm
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Compression: 14:1
Ignition: Digital CDI with battery
Starting: Push
Clutch: Dry, multiplate
Max Power: C09: 110 kW / 150 hp @ 12000 rpm C10: 121 kW / 165 hp @ 12000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed, constant mesch
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Sloping twin-spar aluminium
Wheelbase: 1385 mm / 54.5 in
Front Suspension: ~Ahlins upside-down, 42 mm fully adjustable

Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins fully adjustable
Front Brakes: Double disc, carbon, 4-piston Brembo caliper
Rear Brakes: Single disc with 2-piston Brembo caliper
Wheels: Marvic
Front Tyre: 120/60-17
Rear Tyre: 180/67-17
Dry Weight: 135 kg / 298 lbs
Colours: Racing Green
Source: Wikipedia

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