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Paton 500

Make Model	Paton 500
Year	1968
Engine	Two cylinder, 4 stroke, twin shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	498.8 cc / 30.4 cub in
Bore and Stroke	73.5 x 57.5 mm
Carburetor	2 x Dell'Orto 40 mm PHM carburetors
Cooling	Air cooled
Ignition	Electronic with variable advance
Clutch	Dry, multiplate
Max Power	47.8 kW / 65 hp @10500 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Double cradle, open, tubular
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks hydraulic 25 mm
Rear Suspension	Tubular swingarm with twin shocks
Front Brakes	250 mm Drum, four shoes, four cam, Fontana
Rear Brakes	210 mm Drum, double cam, Fontana
Front Wheel	1.85 x 18
Rear Wheel	2.15 x 18
Front Tyre	90/90-18
Rear Tyre	110/80-18
Dry Weight	140 kg / 309 lbs
Top Speed	240 km/h / 149 mph

Paton BIC 500 8v RU racer is the works re-edition of BL3 4 stroke twin 1968 model year. After victory in 1967 Italian Championship with Angelo Bergamonti on BL2 type Paton decided, in 1968, to invest money in 4 stroke twin engine development; they brought important updates to their project intending to make it competitive for a long period. In 1968 they raced a different frame fitted bike (BL3 type), with a more up-to-date frame geometry together with a 4 valves per cylinder engine and hidden valve-springs. The engine was tested at first on dyno and then on track by Angelo Bergamonti.This engine was raced in Italian and World Championship by Angelo Bergamonti, Billy Nelson and Roberto Gallina achieving wins and podium placements"