T4 500 E

1988 Cagiva T4 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1988 Cagiva T4 500 E enduro - offroad motorcycle, Cagiva features a 451 cc (27.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 38 HP (27.7 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the T4 500 E measures 160 kg (353 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.21 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 141 km/h (88 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Cagiva archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1988 to 1991, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.