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2005Borile B500MT

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The 2005 Borile B500MT is a supermoto for riders who want agile, lively handling on city streets. Its 487cc air-cooled single keeps things simple and dependable, with an 890 mm seat, a 112 kg dry weight and an 8-litre tank.

Capacity
487.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
112.0 kg
Seat height
890 mm
Power
48.7 HP (35.8 kW)
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 45Agility 88Comfort 40Off-road 55Touring 25Road manners 70
Off-road & trail55%
Cornering85%
City riding65%
Daily riding40%
Touring20%
Two-up15%
Track60%
Best for
Built as a road-going supermoto (17-inch wheels, single big disc brakes, minimal weight), it's designed for flickable cornering and urban attack riding rather than long-distance touring or genuine off-road work.
Built for
Raw and mechanical in feel, with a thumping single-cylinder engine, race-style suspension, and a stripped-down, no-frills attitude.
Not ideal for
It's not a good fit for riders wanting wind protection, passenger comfort, long highway miles, or serious off-road capability given its road-biased 17-inch tyres.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 890mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2005 Borile B500MT, with a relaxed knee angle of around 145 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
487.0 ccm
Power
48.7 HP (35.8 kW)
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.4348 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
87.0 x 82.0 mm
Compression
10.5:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Ignition
Ducati digital
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Pump
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Multidisc in oil bath
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1500 mm
Overall length
2120 mm
Overall width
830 mm
Seat height
890 mm
Dry weight
112.0 kg
Fuel capacity
8.00 litres
Ground clearance
250 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
carpental tube in 7020 Tig soldered and polisheP
Front suspension
Marzocchi Magnum fork 50
Rear suspension
Mono WP with no levers
Rake (fork angle)
27.5°
Trail
98 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
315 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
220 mm
Front tyre
120/70-17
Rear tyre
150/70-17

Specs last verified against published sources: .

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20052006200820092010
Capacity 487 cc 487 cc 487 cc 487 cc 487 cc
Dry weight 112 kg 112 kg 112 kg 107 kg 107 kg
Seat height 890 mm 890 mm 890 mm 890 mm 890 mm
Fuel capacity 8 L 8 L 8 L 8 L 8 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Borile B500MT?

The 2005 Borile B500MT has a Capacity of 487.0 ccm (29.72 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Borile B500MT have?

The 2005 Borile B500MT has a Power of 48.7 HP (35.8 kW).

How many gears does the Borile B500MT have?

The 2005 Borile B500MT has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

How much does the Borile B500MT weigh?

The 2005 Borile B500MT has a Dry weight of 112.0 kg (246.9 pounds).

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