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VOR EN 530

Make Model	VOR EN 530
Year	2003
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC. 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	524.6 cc / 32.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke	97 x 71 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	Dell'Orto VHSB 38 mm flat side
Ignition	Ducati electronic, wet ignition
Starting	Electric / Kick
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Perimetral frame, CrMo, Oval cross-section spars, aluminium rear frame
Front Suspension	Progressive system upside down fork, Paioli Kayaba 46 mm
Front Wheel Travel	295 mm / 11.6"
Rear Suspension	Single progressive hydraulic Öhlins shock absorber, stroke 295 mm, low-high speed adjustable preload extension and compression
Rear Wheel Travel	325 mm / 12.8"
Front Brakes	Single 270 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	90/90-21
Rear Tyre	140/80-18
Dimensions	Length: 2160 mm / 85.0"
Wheelbase	1485 mm / 58.5"
Ground Clearance	370 mm / 14.6"
Seat Height	960 mm / 37.8"
Dry Weight	118 kg / 260 lbs
Fuel Capacity	9 Litres / 2.4 US gal
Engine Oil Capacity	1.4 Litres / 3.0 US pts

The VOR EN-E 530 is a big-bore four-stroke that resembles a runaway steamroller to ride. It is a big bike with a tonne of power, and the black plastics give it a unique look, as does the arse-about kickstarter. The 530 might be a big tough-as-nails machine, but Finland’s seven-time ISDE winner Mika Ahola managed to take out a few of those titles aboard the bike.

The VOR has a few unique features such as the cassette gearbox having different gear ratio options for first and fifth gears, as well as the option of a three-speed gearbox.

Weighing 114kg, the VOR is a rather big bike, but the power keeps that weight tractoring along at great speeds – if you going to ride a VOR, you better be ready for a fierce ride.

Riders who lack the talent of the Mika Aholas of this world (most of us) will still feel at home trail riding a VOR with mates; it's just comforting to know you can then go out and win an ISDE on one...

The $12,600 VOR runs head-to-head with KTM's 525EXC ($12,100), Husaberg's $12,595 FE501E and Husqvarna's 570TE ($11,295), and holds its head high in such company.

One area I believe it loses ground to its competitors though concerns its girth, with each of the others feeling just a little slimmer - not such a major problem in light of its brilliant engine, but nevertheless still discernible.

The VOR does everything an enduro bike should, and does it well, too. It will appeal to a wide range of rider ability and tastes, and represents good value for money.

My lasting memory of the bike concerns effortlessly sailing up a third-gear hill climb, the big 530 barely ticking over, the front tyre airborne more often than not and me grinning like the Cheshire Cat. Addictive stuff...