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43/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.23 hp/kg
Torque
45 Nm
Engine
498 ccm
Technical Overview
2025 Hanway YP500 Special Edistion Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Hanway's classic motorcycle platform, the 2025 Hanway YP500 Special Edistion pairs a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46.9 HP (34.3 kW) at 8,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 45 Nm (33.2 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive. With a specific output of 94.2 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,250 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 YP500 Special Edistion measures 205 kg (452 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.37 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
94.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.37 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,250 rpm
Standover Height
720 mm (28.3 in)
Engine
Displacement498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power46.9 HP (34.3 kW)) @ 8250 RPM
Torque45.0 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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