MuZ Saxon Tour 500 - 1996 Specifications and Reviews

The 1996 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 is an accessible all-rounder designed for riders seeking comfortable, practical commuting and light touring on a budget-friendly platform. Its air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers modest but adequate power for everyday riding, while the manageable 143 kg weight and low 820 mm seat height make it approachable for riders of varying experience levels.

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General information

CategoryAllround
Year1996
ModelMuZ Saxon Tour 500

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveChain
Gearbox5-speed
Cooling systemAir
Valves per cylinder4
Torque35.00
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 weight143.0 kg (315.3 pounds)

MuZ Saxon Tour 500 dimensions and frame

Rear brakesExpanding brake
Front brakesSingle disc

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2378 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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1996 MuZ Saxon Tour 500 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 820mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 1996 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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