At the heart of the 2015 Borile B500 Ricki classic motorcycle, Borile relies on a 487 cc (29.7 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 90.0 x 78.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches).
On the scales, the B500 Ricki measures 122 kg (269 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,480 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement487.0 ccm (29.72 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsGM speedway engine
Bore x Stroke90.0 x 78.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchDry
DrivelineNorton transmission
Chassis
Rake24.5°
Front SuspensionUpside down fork
Rear SuspensionDual shock
Wheelbase1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.00-21
Rear Tyre4.50-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight122.0 kg (269.0 pounds)
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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