Cagiva GP500
Grand Prix 500cc two-stroke motorcycle
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The Cagiva GP500 was a Grand Prix 500cc two-stroke motorcycle manufactured by Cagiva. It was released in various iterations (C587, V593, C594, etc.) throughout the years it was raced. Racing greats including Eddie Lawson,[1] Randy Mamola,[2] John Kocinski,[3] Doug Chandler,[3] Alex Barros and Mat Mladin,[3] all raced versions of the GP500 at one time in their careers.
| Manufacturer | Cagiva |
|---|---|
| Production | 1987 |
| Predecessor | Cagiva C10 |
| Successor | Cagiva C588 |
| Class | Sport bike |
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| Manufacturer | Cagiva |
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| Production | 1991 |
| Predecessor | Cagiva C590 |
| Successor | Cagiva C592 |
| Class | Sport bike |
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| Manufacturer | Cagiva |
|---|---|
| Production | 1994 |
| Predecessor | Cagiva C593 |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 498 cc two-stroke 80° V4 |
| Bore / stroke | 56 mm × 50.6 mm (2.20 in × 1.99 in) |
| Power | 185 hp (138 kW) @ 12,500 rpm |
| Torque | 103 N⋅m (76 lbf⋅ft) @ 12,100 rpm |
| Wheelbase | 1,390 mm (55 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 21 L (4.6 imp gal; 5.5 US gal) |
Eddie Lawson's win in the 1992 Hungarian motorcycle Grand Prix at the Hungaroring was the first 500cc Motorcycle Grand Prix victory for the Cagiva GP500.
