River 500

2000 Cagiva River 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Cagiva's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2000 Cagiva River 500 features a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 44 Nm (32.5 lb-ft) at 4,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 68.3 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (4,750 rpm) and peak power (6,000 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 River 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 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Cagiva archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2000 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.