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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Cruiser</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$16,349.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;24</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V 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</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Valves Per Cylinder</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;OHV - Pushrod</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9.6:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Premium</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</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;Dunlop&reg; 140/75 R17 67V</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;64.5 / 1638.3</td>
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Model Type	Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)	$16,349.00
Warranty	24
Insurance
Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air
Valves	4
Valves Per Cylinder	2
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® 140/75 R17 67V
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop® 200/55 R17 78V
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	64.5 / 1638.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5 / 18.9