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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Touring</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$17,245.00</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'>&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;8.9:1</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;Dunlop MT90B16 72H</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dunlop MU85B16 77H</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;63.5 / 1612.9</td>
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Model Type	Touring
BASE MSRP(US)	$17,245.00
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	8.9:1
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)	Dunlop MT90B16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop MU85B16 77H
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	63.5 / 1612.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5 / 18.9