At the heart of the 2024 Paton Bic 500 8V Ru 1968 classic motorcycle, Paton utilizes a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 78.9 HP (57.6 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 53 Nm (39.1 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 158.4 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,500 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Bic 500 8V Ru 1968 measures 135 kg (298 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.58 HP/kg (1.71 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 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.
Specific Output
158.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.58 HP/kg (1.71 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,500–10,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power78.9 HP (57.6 kW)) @ 10500 RPM
Torque53.0 Nm (5.4 kgf-m or 39.1 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
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Torque
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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