Powerful liquid-cooled 518 cc four-stroke engine is longitudinally mounted, allowing direct driveshaft alignment to both front and rear wheels for maximum drivetrain efficiency
Overhead-valve design provides compact engine dimensions for improved ground clearance while maintaining a broad, easy-to-use powerband.
Rubber-cushion engine mounting and gear-driven counter-balancer reduce vibration.
Convenient electric starting, with an automatic internal-decompression system, gets you going quickly and easily. Also equipped with a recoil starter as back-up. Powerful alternator has generous capacity with 481 watts of output.
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system improves power delivery and throttle response, and increases fuel efficiency for extended range.
Super-heavy-duty automatic clutch with low-rpm engagement for excellent drivability and towing capacity. Rugged five-speed transmission with ultra-low first gear features manual foot shifting with automatic clutch.
2WD/4WD system offers three drive modes: 2WD; 4WD with torque-sensing front differential; and 4WD with locked front differential to optimize traction. The system also features a Speed Override mode that can be engaged when the front differential is locked, which allows increased wheel speed under severe conditions, such as deep mud.
Stainless-steel exhaust system includes a USDA-qualified spark arrester/muffler designed for quiet operation without servicing for long-lasting performance.
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled longitudinally mounted single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 518 cc |
| Bore And Stroke | 96.0 mm x 71.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valve Train | OHV, 2 valves |
| Fuel Delivery | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Power Steering | Standard, Electric Power Steering |
| Final Drive | 2WD/4WD; direct front and rear driveshafts with switchable 2WD/4WD and torque-sensing/locking front differential |
| Transmission | Five-speed with automatic clutch, selectable Electric Shift Program (ESP), reverse and ultra-low first gear |
| Front Suspension | Independent Double A-arm with adjustable hydraulic shocks; 185 mm (7.3 in) travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with single adjustable hydraulic shock; 185 mm (7.3 in.) travel |
| Front Brakes | dual 190 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | 160 mm sealed mechanical drum |
| Front Tires | 25 x 8 - 12 |
| Rear Tires | 25 x 10 - 12 |
| Length | 2,106 mm (82.9 in.) |
| Width | 1,205 mm (47.4 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 1,269 mm (50.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm (7.5 in.) |
| Curb Weight | 297 kg (655 lb.) including required fluids and full tank of gas - ready to ride |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.7 litres, including 4.9-litre reserve |
| Front Rack Capacity | 40 kg (88 lb.) |
| Rear Rack Capacity | 80 kg (176 lb.) |
| Towing capacity | 385 kg (850 lb.) |
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