| Engine | 4-stroke, DOHC, parallel twin |
| Displacement | 498cc |
| Starting | Electric |
| Bore x Stroke | 74.0 x 58.0mm |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Carburetion | Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Frame | High tensile steel, perimeter design |
| Rake/trail | 27 degrees/3.6 in. |
| Suspension, front | 37mm telescopic fork |
| Suspension, rear | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock |
| Wheel travel, front | 5.1 in. |
| Wheel travel, rear | 3.9 in. |
| Tire, front | 110/70x17 tubeless |
| Tire, rear | 130/70x17 tubeless |
| Brakes, front/rear | Hydraulic disc/Disc |
| Overall length | 82.5 in. |
| Overall width | 27.6 in. |
| Overall height | 45.7 in. |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in. |
| Seat height | 30.5 in. |
| Dry weight | 388 lbs. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 gal. |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in. |
| Colors | Candy Persimmon Red |
Cycle Magazine's 1987 Review of the EX500
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