Enduro Bikes
2000Cagiva Canyon 500
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The 2000 Cagiva Canyon 500 is a road-focused trail bike from the Italian maker Cagiva. Its air-cooled 498cc single makes 33.5 hp at 6,500 rpm through a five-speed gearbox and chain, for a top speed of about 160 km/h. A 165 kg dry weight and large 20-litre tank make it a practical all-rounder.
- Capacity
- 498.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 165.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 33.5 HP (24.6 kW) @ 6500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Best suited to mixed-use riders who want a light, simple machine for commuting, green-laning, and occasional weekend adventure exploring.
- Built for
- A no-frills, big-bore single-cylinder trail bike that favors light weight, manageable power, and functional simplicity over outright performance or comfort.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting high-speed touring comfort, passenger-friendly ergonomics, or track-day levels of power and stability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 498.0 ccm
- Power
- 33.5 HP (24.6 kW) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2030 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 92.8 x 73.6 mm
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
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 | 1997 | 1999 | 2000 | 2002 | 2004 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 498 cc | 498 cc | 498 cc | 498 cc | 498 cc | 498 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 165 kg | 165 kg | 165 kg | 165 kg | 165 kg |
| Seat height | — | — | — | 795 mm | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L | 20 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 Cagiva Canyon 500?
The 2000 Cagiva Canyon 500 has a Capacity of 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Cagiva Canyon 500 have?
The 2000 Cagiva Canyon 500 has a Power of 33.5 HP (24.6 kW) @ 6500 RPM.
How many gears does the Cagiva Canyon 500 have?
The 2000 Cagiva Canyon 500 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Cagiva Canyon 500 weigh?
The 2000 Cagiva Canyon 500 has a Dry weight of 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds).
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