2010 Goes 520 Max Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Goes's atv motorcycle lineup, the 2010 Goes 520 Max relies on a 493 cc (30.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 32.2 HP (23.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 36 Nm (26.6 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 65.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 520 Max measures 312 kg (688 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.69 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Goes archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2009 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
65.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.69 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power32.2 HP (23.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque36.0 Nm (3.7 kgf-m or 26.6 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
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