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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$10,599.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
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				<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'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<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;9.7:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</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;5</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Michelin&reg; Scorcher&trade; 130/90 B16 73H</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Michelin&reg; Scorcher&trade; 150/80 R16 77H</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;59.8 / 1518.9</td>
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Model Type	Standard
BASE MSRP(US)	$10,599.00
Warranty	24
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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	9.7:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Michelin® Scorcher™ 130/90 B16 73H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Michelin® Scorcher™ 150/80 R16 77H
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	59.8 / 1518.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	2.1 / 7.9