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Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Ebony
Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Matte Flat Raw Graystone/Ebony
Special color and premium paint finish ($8,199).
Digitally fuel-injected
649cc parallel-twin engine
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Engine Management Technology
- Assist & Slipper Clutch
- Dual Throttle Valves
- Economical Riding Indicator
- KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)
Chassis Management Technology
- Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension
Engine | 4-stroke, Parallel Twin, DOHC, 8-valve, liquid cooled |
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Displacement | 649cc |
Bore x Stroke | 83.0 x 60.0mm |
Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
Fuel System | DFI® with dual 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
Ignition | TCBI with Electronic Advance |
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final Drive | Sealed chain |
Electronic Rider Aids | Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC - 2 Modes) |
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork/4.9 in |
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Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Horizontal back-link with adjustable spring preload/5.1 in |
Front Tire | 120/70x17 |
Rear Tire | 160/60x17 |
Front Brakes | Dual 300mm petal-type discs and 2-piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single 220mm petal-type disc and single-piston caliper |
Frame Type | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
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Rake/Trail | 24.0°/3.9 in |
Overall Length | 80.9 in |
Overall Width | 29.1 in |
Overall Height | 45.1 in |
Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
Seat Height | 31.1 in |
Curb Weight | 419.0 lb* |
Fuel Capacity | 4.0 gal |
Wheelbase | 55.5 in |
Color Choices | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Ebony, Pearl Robotic White/Metallic Matte Flat Raw Graystone/Ebony |
Warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional) | 12, 24, 36 or 48 months |
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*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). When equipped, California evaporative emissions equipment adds approximately 2.2 lb.
KAWASAKI CARES: Read Owner's Manual and all on-product warnings. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Adhere to the maintenance schedule in your Owner’s Manual. ©2024 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
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Based on feedback from racing activities, the Assist & Slipper Clutch uses two types of cams (an assist cam and a slipper cam) to either drive the clutch hub and operating plate together or apart.
Under normal operation, the assist cam functions as a self-servo mechanism, pulling the clutch hub and operating plate together to compress the clutch plates. This allows the total clutch spring load to be reduced, resulting in a lighter clutch lever feel when operating the clutch.
When excessive engine braking occurs – as a result of quick downshifts (or an accidental downshift) – the slipper cam comes into play, forcing the clutch hub and operating plate apart. This relieves pressure on the clutch plates to reduce back-torque and helps prevent the rear tire from hopping and skidding. This race-style function is particularly useful when sport or track riding.
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Late-model sport bikes often use large-bore throttle bodies to generate high levels of power. However, with large diameter throttles, when a rider suddenly opens the throttle, the unrestricted torque response can be strong. Dual throttle valve technology was designed to tame engine response while contributing to performance.
On models with dual throttle valves, there are two throttle valves per cylinder: in addition to the main valves, which are physically linked to the throttle grip and controlled by the rider, a second set of valves, opened and closed by the ECU, precisely regulates intake airflow to ensure a natural, linear response. With the air passing through the throttle bodies becoming smoother, combustion efficiency is improved and power is increased.
Dual Throttle Valves
Using high-precision electronic control for engine management, Kawasaki models can achieve a high level of fuel efficiency. However, fuel consumption is greatly affected by throttle use, gear selection, and other elements under the rider's control. The Economical Riding Indicator is a function that indicates when current riding conditions are consuming a low amount of fuel. The system continuously monitors fuel consumption, regardless of vehicle speed, engine speed, throttle position and other riding conditions. When fuel consumption is low for a given speed (i.e. fuel efficiency is high), an "ECO" mark appears on the instrument panel's LCD screen. By riding so that the "ECO" mark remains on, fuel consumption can be reduced.
While effective vehicle speed and engine speed may vary by model, paying attention to conditions that cause the "ECO" mark to appear can help riders improve their fuel efficiency – a handy way to increase cruising range. Further, keeping fuel consumption low also helps minimize negative impact on the environment.
Economical Riding Indicator
KTRC, Kawasaki's advanced traction control system provides both enhanced sport riding performance and the peace of mind to negotiate slippery surfaces with confidence. Multiple rider-selectable modes (the number of modes varies by model) offer progressively greater levels of intrusion to suit the riding situation and rider preference.
Less intrusive modes maintain optimum traction during cornering. Designed with sport riding in mind, they facilitate acceleration out of corners by maximizing forward drive from the rear wheel. And because Kawasaki’s sophisticated software bases its dynamic analysis on the chassis’ orientation relative to the track surface (rather than relative to a horizontal plane), it is able to take into account corner camber, gradient, etc., and adapt accordingly.
In the more intrusive modes (and for some models, in any mode), when excessive wheel spin is detected, engine output is reduced to allow grip to be regained, effectively enabling riders to negotiate both short, slippery patches (train tracks or manhole covers) and extended stretches of bad roads (wet pavement, cobblestone, gravel) with confidence.
Models equipped with IMU incorporate chassis-orientation feedback to offer even more precise management.
KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)
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Compared to the Kawasaki traditional Uni-Trak® rear suspension, which mounts the shock unit vertically, with Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension, the shock unit is almost horizontal. The original Kawasaki suspension arrangement locates the shock unit very close to the bike's center of gravity, greatly contributing to mass centralization. And because there is no linkage or shock unit protruding beneath the swingarm, this frees up space for a larger exhaust pre-chamber (an exhaust expansion chamber situated just upstream of the silencer). With a larger pre-chamber, silencer volume can be reduced, and heavy exhaust components can be concentrated closer to the center of the bike, further contributing to mass centralization. The result is greatly improved handling.
A secondary benefit is that the shock unit is placed far away from exhaust heat. Because it is more difficult for heat from the exhaust system to adversely affect suspension oil and gas pressure, suspension performance is more consistent.
Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension
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