Naked Motorcycles
1995MuZ Saxon Tour 500
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The 1995 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 is an air-cooled naked bike designed for practical commuting and budget-conscious riders. Its lightweight 145kg frame and modest 34hp single-cylinder engine deliver reliable, fuel-efficient performance ideal for urban riding and beginners. Known for simplicity and affordability, it prioritizes everyday usability over sportiness.
- Capacity
- 494.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 145.0 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 34.0 HP (25.0 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A no-nonsense everyday commuter and light-tourer, happy on urban runs and B-roads rather than motorways or spirited canyon carving.
- Built for
- A frugal, air-cooled single-cylinder thumper with modest but usable torque; utilitarian, dependable and unpretentious German-built transport.
- Not ideal for
- Not for speed-seekers, track riders, two-up long-haul tourers, or anyone wanting genuine off-road ability.
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
- 494.0 ccm
- Power
- 34.0 HP (25.0 kW)
- Torque
- 34.3 Nm (3.5 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2345 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Dry weight
- 145.0 kg
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
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 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 494 cc | 494 cc |
| Dry weight | 145 kg | 143 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 820 mm |
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 MuZ Saxon Tour 500?
The 1995 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 has a Capacity of 494.0 ccm (30.15 cubic inches).
What engine power does the MuZ Saxon Tour 500 have?
The 1995 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 has a Power of 34.0 HP (25.0 kW).
How many gears does the MuZ Saxon Tour 500 have?
The 1995 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the MuZ Saxon Tour 500?
The 1995 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 has a Torque of 34.3 Nm (3.5 kgf-m or 25.3 ft.lbs).
How much does the MuZ Saxon Tour 500 weigh?
The 1995 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 has a Dry weight of 145.0 kg (319.7 pounds).
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