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Identification
Model Type	Sport-Touring
BASE MSRP(US)	$13,799.00
Dealers	Kawasaki Dealers
Warranty	36
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Finance
Engine:
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Cylinders	4
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)	102.5 / 139
Torque RPM	6200
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	16
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Bore (mm/in)	84 / 3.31
Stroke (mm/in)	61 / 2.4
Displacement (cc/ci)	1352 / 82.5
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Type	Gas
Fuel Injector	Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)	40
Carburetor	No
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Overdrive	Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Reverse	No
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels Composition	Aluminum
Front Tire Width	120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio	70
Front Tire Speed Rating	Z
Front Wheel Diameter	17
Rear Tire Width	190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio	50
Rear Tire Speed Rating	Z
Rear Wheel Diameter	17
Front Tire (Full Spec)	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	190/50 ZR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)	12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)	10.6 / 270
Anti-Lock Brakes	Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear	Standard
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)	1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)	4.4 / 111.8
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)	5.4 / 137.2
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Suspension Material	Aluminum
Steering:
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	7.45
Width (in/mm)	39.4 / 1000.8
Height (in/mm)	55.3 / 1404.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)	59.8 / 1518.9
Length (ft/ft)	7
Length (ft/in)	5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	615 / 279
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5.8 / 22
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	2.2
Seats:
Seat Type	One-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Folding	No
Seat Height (in/mm)	32.1 / 815.3
Number Of Seats	2
Grab Rail or Strap	Standard
Exterior:
Frame	Aluminum
Hand Grips	Standard
Foot Peg Location	Driver and Passenger
Adjustable	No
Chain Guard	No
Drive Shaft Guard	Yes
Fork Guards	Yes
Belt Guard	No
Hand Guards	No
Brush Guard	No
Light Guard	No
Side Cover	Yes
Front Fender	Standard
Rear Fender	Standard
Stand Type	Kick
Lower Fairing	Standard
Spoiler	Standard
Handlebars	Standard
Upper Fairing	Standard
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Trip Computer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Pricing:
Warranty (Months/Condition)	36 / Unlimited
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Sport-Touring
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Introduction Year	2008
NADATrimID	28874
Mounts:
Side Case Mount	Standard
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Paint	Standard
Glass:
Rearview Mirrors	Standard
Windshield Lowers	No
Height Adjustable	Yes
Tinted	Yes
Height	Mid
Storage:
Side Case Material	Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases	2
Location	Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount	Standard
Underseat Storage	Standard
Lockable Storage	Standard
Rear Rack	Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard
Convenience:
Engine Immobilizer	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard

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