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2024Macbor Eight Mile 500 Street

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The 2024 Macbor Eight Mile 500 is a versatile street-focused middleweight suited for riders seeking accessible performance and everyday practicality. Its 471cc parallel-twin engine delivers smooth 47 horsepower with responsive mid-range torque, offering a balanced riding experience. Known for agile handling and user-friendly characteristics, this allround machine serves both commuting and weekend riding with confidence.

Capacity: 471.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 175.0 kg
Seat height: 790 mm
Power: 46.9 HP (34.3 kW) @ 8500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail55%

Cornering60%

City riding65%

Daily riding70%

Touring55%

Two-up50%

Track30%

Best for: It's built as a versatile street-oriented allrounder for commuting, light adventure touring, and everyday riding rather than outright performance.
Built for: It has a friendly, easygoing personality with enough torque for city and highway use without being intimidating.
Not ideal for: It's not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed thrills, track performance, 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.

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At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2024 Macbor Eight Mile 500 Street, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 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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Range and running costs

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Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 471.0 ccm
Power: 46.9 HP (34.3 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque: 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.2680 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 66.8 mm
Compression: 10.7:1
Starting: Electric
Ignition: ECU
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual

Performance

Top speed: 175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1440 mm
Overall length: 2110 mm
Overall width: 895 mm
Overall height: 1145 mm
Seat height: 790 mm
Dry weight: 175.0 kg
Wet weight: 195.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.00 litres
Ground clearance: 180 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: 41 mm KYB upside down fork. Non-adjustable.
Rear suspension: KYB monoshock. Progressive suspension through a linkage system.
Front wheel travel: 155 mm
Rear wheel travel: 165 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Front brakes diameter: 298 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Wave disc. ABS.
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 110/80-R18
Rear tyre: 160/60-R17