Canyon 500

2000 Cagiva Canyon 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2000 Cagiva Canyon 500 enduro - offroad motorcycle, Cagiva pairs a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 39 Nm (28.8 lb-ft) at 5,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 68.3 HP per liter and a 1,300 rpm working window between peak torque (5,200 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Canyon 500 measures 160 kg (353 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.71 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Cagiva archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1997 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.