Positioned in Goes's atv motorcycle lineup, the 2021 Goes 550 pairs a 493 cc (30.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 36.2 HP (26.4 kW) at 6,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 33.9 Nm (25 lb-ft) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 73.4 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 rpm) and peak power (6,750 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 550 measures 356 kg (785 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.83 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,480 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
73.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.83 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,750–6,750 rpm
Engine
Displacement493.0 ccm (30.08 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power36.2 HP (26.4 kW)) @ 6750 RPM
Torque33.9 Nm (3.5 kgf-m or 25.0 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
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Brakes
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Transmission
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