The Sanglas 500S is a motorcycle produced from 1976 to 1978. It is powered by a single cylinder, 4-stroke, 2 valve engine with a capacity of 497 cc and a compression ratio of 8.0:1. The bike has both electric and kick starting mechanisms and can reach a top speed of around 140km/h. It uses a multi-plate clutch in an oil bath and a 4-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is made of tubular steel and the front suspension is telescopic forks while the rear suspension is a swingarm with dual shocks. The bike has a single disk front brake and a drum rear brake, and the wheels are fitted with 3.25-18 and 3.50-18 tires. The bike has a wet weight of 203 kg and a fuel capacity of 18 liters, and its dimensions are 2120 mm in length and a seat height of 800 mm. The Sanglas 500S is estimated to produce a maximum power of 24 kW or around 32 horsepower at 6700 rpm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Sanglas 500S
| Year | 1976 – 78 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, 2 valves |
| Capacity | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 89.5 x 79 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric and kick |
| Max Power | 24 kW / 32 hp @ 6700 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi-plate in oil bath |
| Transmission | 4-Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Tubular steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2120 mm / 83.5 in |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wet Weight | 203 kg / 447 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Top Speed (estimated) | 140 km/h / 87 mph |
| Source and Pictures | Wikipedia / Fuchs Motorrad / 35razones |
| Review | Motorbike Search Engine |
