Bic 500 8V Ru 1968

2020 Paton Bic 500 8V Ru 1968 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Paton for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2020 Paton Bic 500 8V Ru 1968 pairs a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 65 HP (47.4 kW) at 11,800 rpm while maximum torque reaches 53 Nm (39.1 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 130.5 HP per liter and a 2,300 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 rpm) and peak power (11,800 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 Bic 500 8V Ru 1968 measures 135 kg (298 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.08 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Paton archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2020 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.