Saxon Tour 500

1996 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around MuZ's allround motorcycle platform, the 1996 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 utilizes a 494 cc (30.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 35 Nm (25.8 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.8 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 Saxon Tour 500 measures 143 kg (315 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.21 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's MuZ archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1995 to 1996, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.