Dragster 500 GP

2023 Italjet Dragster 500 GP Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Italjet's prototype - concept model motorcycle platform, the 2023 Italjet Dragster 500 GP relies on a 450 cc (27.5 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 43 HP (31.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 43 Nm (31.7 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 95.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Dragster 500 GP measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,484 mm (58.4 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.