Supermotos
2008Borile B500MT
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The 2008 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)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- This is a supermoto-styled machine built for flicking through tight corners and mixed tarmac/light trail riding rather than for straight-line speed or serious offroad work.
- Built for
- Expect a light, flickable, single-cylinder thumper character with sharp steering geometry and a raw, mechanical feel from the air-cooled engine and carbureted fueling.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders wanting sustained highway touring, passenger comfort, or high-speed cruising, given the tiny 8-litre tank and lack of touring provisions.
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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- 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
- By 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
- Cradle of round tubes in 7020 alloy
- Front suspension
- Ceriani upside down fork
- Rear suspension
- Mono Paioli 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 | 2005 | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2008 Borile B500MT has a Capacity of 487.0 ccm (29.72 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Borile B500MT have?
The 2008 Borile B500MT has a Power of 48.7 HP (35.8 kW).
How many gears does the Borile B500MT have?
The 2008 Borile B500MT has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Borile B500MT weigh?
The 2008 Borile B500MT has a Dry weight of 112.0 kg (246.9 pounds).
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