| MODEL | CAGIVA CANYON 500 1998 - 2001 |
| Year | 1998 - 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498 cc / 30.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 92.8 x 73.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Oil/air cooled |
| Max Power | 24.8 kW / 34 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 39 Nm / 28.8 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 170 mm / 6.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, 170 mm / 6.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 296mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1463 mm / 57.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 165 kg / 363.8 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Canyon was Cagiva's adventure-styled single, sold in 500 cc form after an earlier 600 cc version. It used an oil/air-cooled four-valve single with electric start, a 19-inch front wheel and long-travel suspension for light off-road use.
