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Equipment illustrated and specification may vary to meet individual markets.
Equipment illustrated and specification may vary to meet individual markets.
MODEL SPECS |
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| Engine Management Technology |
| Chassis Management Technology |
| Engine | 4-stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 4 valves, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 773cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 83.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Maximum Torque | 46.4 lb-ft |
| Fuel System | DFI® with 34mm throttle bodies (2) |
| Ignition | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Transmission | 5-speed, return shift |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| Electronic Rider Aids | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 41mm telescopic fork/5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Twin shocks with spring preload adjustability/4.2 in |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/80-18 |
| Front Brakes | Single 320mm disc with 2-piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Single 270mm disc with 2-piston caliper, ABS |
| Frame Type | Double-cradle high tensile steel |
| Rake/Trail | 26.0°/3.7 in |
| Overall Length | 86.2 in |
| Overall Width | 31.1 in |
| Overall Height | 42.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.9 in |
| Seat Height | 31.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 496.1 lb* / 498.3 lb* 50-State Model |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.0 gal |
| Wheelbase | 57.7 in |
| Color Choices | Metallic Slate Blue/Metallic Diablo Black |
| Warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
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Specifications subject to change.
Based on feedback from racing activities, the Assist & Slipper Clutch uses two types of cams (an assist cam and a slipper cam) to either drive the clutch hub and operating plate together or apart.
Under normal operation, the assist cam functions as a self-servo mechanism, pulling the clutch hub and operating plate together to compress the clutch plates. This allows the total clutch spring load to be reduced, resulting in a lighter clutch lever feel when operating the clutch.
When excessive engine braking occurs – as a result of quick downshifts (or an accidental downshift) – the slipper cam comes into play, forcing the clutch hub and operating plate apart. This relieves pressure on the clutch plates to reduce back-torque and helps prevent the rear tire from hopping and skidding. This race-style function is particularly useful when sport or track riding.
ASSIST & SLIPPER CLUTCH
Kawasaki has long had a reputation for building great-sounding bikes – a characteristic inherent in the Kawasaki engine architecture – but it is only recently that effort has been put into crafting a specific auditory experience through careful sound tuning of either the intake or exhaust system.
Designed specifically to allow riders to enjoy their motorcycles aurally as well as physically, the carefully crafted auditory notes can be the key components of the street riding exhilaration offered by models that have benefitted from sound tuning. Sound tuning can include conducting sound research, designing intake and exhaust system components based on an acoustic test carried out in a sound room, and careful consideration of every detail of a system’s components to ensure a balance of performance and the desired sound.
