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River 600

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1996 Cagiva River 600 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Cagiva for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1996 Cagiva River 600 pairs a 601 cc (36.7 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.

On the scales, the River 600 measures 160 kg (353 lbs) dry. 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 3 indexed model years from 1996 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement 601.0 ccm (36.67 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves/Cylinder 4
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 160.0 kg (352.7 pounds)
Seat Height 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
81 cm / 31.9 in
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