Sanglas 500 S (1976-78)

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
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