The RE-5 was powered by a 498 cc single rotor water cooled engine. It was first shown in 1973 at the Tokyo show. The first model year was 1975 and it was produced for three model years. The instrument panel and tail light were contained in cylindrical shapes to play on the rotary theme as noted on my bike below.

Specs:
Capacity           1 x 498 cc
Horsepower         62 bhp at 6,500 rpm (48 bhp net at 6500 rpm)
Torque             55 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm (45 lb-ft at 3500 net)
Brakes             front disk, rear drum
Weight             507 lb dry, 552 lb fueled oiled and watered.
Fuel Tank          4.5 gallons US (3.7 gallon Imperial)
Fuel consumption   31-33 mpg ("your mileage my vary")
Top Speed          110 mph
Quarter Mile       13.9 sec, 93 mph

1968 Cobra - T 500 candy apple red - 55000 miles

1977 Waterbuffalo - GT750A - black - 34000 KM

1982 Shaft - GS1100G - black - 18000 KM

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