MuZ Saxon Tour 500 - 1995 Specifications and Reviews

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.

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General information

CategoryNaked bike
Year1995
ModelMuZ Saxon Tour 500

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemAir
Valves per cylinder4
Torque34.30
Power34.00
Stroke4
Engine typeSingle cylinder
Capacity:494.00 ccm (30.14 cubic inches)
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight145.0 kg (319.7 pounds)
 
 

MuZ Saxon Tour 500 dimensions and frame

Rear brakesExpanding brake
Front brakesSingle disc

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2345 HP/kg

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

34 hp
Peak Power
6.5s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track10%
City72%
Cornering55%
Daily Riding72%
Touring42%
Passenger42%

Rider Profile

Best ForBeginner-friendly and forgiving; ideal for newer riders or those wanting a simple, honest all-rounder without intimidating power.
PurposeA no-nonsense everyday commuter and light-tourer, happy on urban runs and B-roads rather than motorways or spirited canyon carving.
Rider FitUpright standard ergonomics, light 143kg dry weight and a fairly tall 820mm seat; roomy but with single-cylinder vibration on longer stints.
CharacterA frugal, air-cooled single-cylinder thumper with modest but usable torque; utilitarian, dependable and unpretentious German-built transport.
Not Ideal ForNot for speed-seekers, track riders, two-up long-haul tourers, or anyone wanting genuine off-road ability.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1995 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 820mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 1995 MuZ Saxon Tour 500, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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