1982
Sanglas 500 S 2 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 913972 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
| Make | Sanglas |
| Model | 500 S 2 |
| Year | 1982 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.25-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Reartyre | 3.50-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 89.5 x 79.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 497.00 ccm (30.33 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 27.00 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 5930 RPM |
| Topspeed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 202.0 kg (445.3 pounds) |
About Sanglas
Country of Origin:
Spain
Founder:
Javier and Martín Sanglas
Best Known For:
Pre- and post-war four-stroke singles for police/touring; Spanish long-distance workhorses
Company History
Sanglas filled Spain’s need for sturdy, medium-displacement four-stroke singles that could patrol cities, cross provinces, and start every morning. Built with a touring bias—comfortable ergonomics, generous fuel tanks, and flexible gearing—the bikes served police and civil fleets for decades. Compared with lightweight two-strokes popular in Spain, Sanglas offered a calmer, long-legged rhythm and durability that made them suitable for luggage and passengers. As markets opened and Japanese multis arrived, the firm struggled to modernize; collaborations and eventual absorption followed. Yet Sanglas remains a point of pride in Iberian motor history: Spanish-built machines with European road manners that taught generations that reliability, comfort, and dignified performance can share one cylinder and a well-sorted frame.