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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$18,600.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;36</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Flat Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Cylinders</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air / Oil</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;8</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves Per Cylinder</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;DOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12.0:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;110/80 HR19</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;59.4 / 1510</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;8.7 / 33</td>
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Model Type	On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)	$18,600.00
Warranty	36
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Engine:
Engine Type	Flat Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air / Oil
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	110/80 HR19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	150/70 HR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	59.4 / 1510
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	8.7 / 33