Naked Motorcycles
2003Cagiva River 500
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The 2003 Cagiva River 500 is a simple Italian single-cylinder naked bike. Its liquid-cooled 498cc single makes 34 hp and 44 Nm through a five-speed gearbox. An 810 mm seat, 160 kg dry weight and 18-litre tank make it an easy, practical road bike.
- Capacity
- 498.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 160.0 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Power
- 34.0 HP (25.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built primarily for city commuting and casual street riding rather than outright speed or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- It has the simple, torquey, easygoing feel typical of a big-bore single-cylinder naked bike.
- Not ideal for
- It's not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed touring, pillion comfort, or serious off-road capability.
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
- 498.0 ccm
- Power
- 34.0 HP (25.0 kW)
- Torque
- 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2125 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 92.8 x 73.6 mm
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1390 mm
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Dry weight
- 160.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 230 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/80-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-ZR17
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 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 498 cc | 498 cc | 498 cc | 498 cc | 497 cc |
| Dry weight | 160 kg | 160 kg | 160 kg | 160 kg | 160 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 L | 18 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 River 500?
The 2003 Cagiva River 500 has a Capacity of 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Cagiva River 500 have?
The 2003 Cagiva River 500 has a Power of 34.0 HP (25.0 kW).
How many gears does the Cagiva River 500 have?
The 2003 Cagiva River 500 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Cagiva River 500?
The 2003 Cagiva River 500 has a Torque of 44.0 Nm (4.5 kgf-m or 32.5 ft.lbs).
How much does the Cagiva River 500 weigh?
The 2003 Cagiva River 500 has a Dry weight of 160.0 kg (352.7 pounds).
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