| MODEL | PATON 500 1968 |
| Year | 1968 |
| Engine Type | Twin-cylinder, four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498.8 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 73.5 x 57.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 47.8 kW / 65 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic with variable advance |
| Induction | 2 x 40 mm Dell'Orto PHM carburettors |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Dry, multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Open double-cradle tubular |
| Front Suspension | 25 mm hydraulic telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Tubular swingarm with twin shocks |
| Front Brakes | 250 mm four-shoe drum (Fontana) |
| Rear Brakes | 210 mm double-cam drum (Fontana) |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 140 kg / 309 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/80-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph |
The works 500 cc air-cooled twin that grew out of the earlier 350, with four valves per cylinder and concealed valve springs. Ridden by Bergamonti, Nelson and Gallina in Italian and world championship rounds, it gave Paton its best results in the late 1960s against MV Agusta.
