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40/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.15 hp/kg
Torque
35 Nm
Engine
494 ccm
Technical Overview
1996 MuZ Saxon Voyager 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1996 MuZ Saxon Voyager 500 allround motorcycle, MuZ relies on a 494 cc (30.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. 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 Voyager 500 measures 221 kg (487 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.5 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.
Specific Output
68.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.5 kg/HP)
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power34.0 HP (24.8 kW))
Torque35.0 Nm (3.6 kgf-m or 25.8 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Valves/Cylinder4
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight221.0 kg (487.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1538 HP/kg
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Notes
This model is basically the same as the Saxon Tour 500, but with mounted sidecar.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
