2012 Bennche Gray Wolf 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Bennche's atv motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Bennche Gray Wolf 500 pairs a 471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22.8 HP (16.6 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 48.4 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Gray Wolf 500 measures 349 kg (769 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (15.31 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 859 mm (33.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control. The 16.28-liter (4.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Bennche archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2010 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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