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2009 Kawasaki Super Sherpa Base

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2009 On-Off Road

 

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2009 Kawasaki Super Sherpa Base
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2009 Kawasaki Super Sherpa Base Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)  $4,499.00
Warranty  12
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Engine:  
Engine Type  Single-Cylinder
Cylinders  1
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Air
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  72 / 2.84
Stroke (mm/in)  61.2 / 2.41
Displacement (cc/ci)  249 / 15.2
Compression Ratio  9.3:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)  63
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)  3.7
Fuel Type  Gas
Carburetion Brand  Mikuni
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  34
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubed
Front Wheel Width (in)  2.75
Rear Wheel Width (in)  4.1
Front Wheel Diameter  21
Rear Wheel Diameter  18
Front Tire (Full Spec)  2.75 x 21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  4.10 x 18
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.4 / 36
Front Travel (in/mm)  9.1 / 231.1
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  7.3 / 185.4
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Brand Name  UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  6.82
Width (in/mm)  30.7 / 779.8
Height (in/mm)  46.9 / 1191.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)  54.1 / 1374.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  10.6 / 269.2
Length (ft/ft)  6
Length (ft/in)  10
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  282.1 / 128
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  2.4 / 9.1
Performance  Standard
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  32.7 / 830.6
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Chain Guard  Yes
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Tank Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Heel Guards  No
Exhaust Guard  Yes
Light Guard  No
Side Cover  Yes
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2009
NADATrimID  33220
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
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