Borile B500 CR - 2006 Specifications and Reviews
The 2006 Borile B500 CR is a lightweight sport motorcycle powered by a 487cc single-cylinder engine, ideal for riders seeking affordable thrills and nimble handling. Its carbureted design and air-cooled simplicity deliver straightforward performance with minimal maintenance demands, making it best suited for entry-level sportbike enthusiasts and budget-conscious riders seeking genuine on-road capability.
2006
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2006 |
| Model | Borile B500 CR |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Multidisc in oil bath |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Chain |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Lubrication system | By pump |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni TM 36 |
| Bore x stroke | 87.0 x 82.0 mm (3.4 x 3.2 inches) |
| Compression | 10.3:1 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 487.00 ccm (29.72 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 1,000 mm (39.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,990 mm (78.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Dry weight | 117.0 kg (257.9 pounds) |
Borile B500 CR dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 315 mm (12.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/70-17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-17 |
| Rear suspension | Mono Paioli with no levers |
| Front suspension | Ceriani upside down fork |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Fuel capacity | 8.50 litres (2.25 gallons) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
5.5s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track80%
City55%
Cornering92%
Daily Riding30%
Touring15%
Passenger5%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a supermoto-style single best suited to confident, experienced riders comfortable with a light, twitchy, high-strung machine. |
| Purpose | Built for flickable cornering fun, trackday supermoto sessions, and tight technical roads rather than outright top speed or distance covering. |
| Rider Fit | Its minimal 117kg dry weight and tall, narrow supermoto stance make it easy to muscle around but demanding of an active, engaged riding position with no wind protection. |
| Character | A raw, punchy big-bore single with race-derived running gear that rewards aggressive, precise inputs and punishes lazy riding. |
| Not Ideal For | Not a good fit for riders wanting all-day comfort, passenger capability, luggage capacity, or a relaxed, forgiving highway cruiser. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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