V-twin Engine with Gear-driven Balancer

- Optimum torque from idle to redline

- Smooth, reliable and easy to maintain

- Allows use of single-pin crankshaft without the heavy vibration

Four Valves Per Cylinder

- Better breathing for more power at high rpm

- Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation on today's gasolines

- Boosts low-end torque

- Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow

- Hydraulic lash adjusters keep valves quiet with no adjustment required

Liquid Cooling

- Consistent operating temperatures, resulting in longer engine life

- Allows closer engine tolerances for more horsepower

- Automatic fan keeps things cool even in traffic

- Includes temperature gauge

Dual-stage Quiet Cam Chain

- Dual-stage design allows more compact cylinder heads

- Runs quietly, reliably

Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner

- Maintains precise timing without maintenance

- Assures greater reliability

Rubber-mounted Engine

- All but eliminates engine vibration

Five-speed Transmission

- Designed to handle the engine's unique power characteristics

- The engine's broad torque curve only needs five speeds for great acceleration and relaxed highway cruising

Positive Neutral Finder

- Just lift the shift pedal from first at a stop to easily find neutral

- A Kawasaki exclusive

Dual 34mm CVK Carburetors

- Precise fuel metering facilitates uniform power delivery at all engine speeds

- Quick throttle response

Handlebar-mounted Choke

- Hassle-free starting and warm-up

Air-assisted Rear Shocks with 4-way Rebound Damping

- Adjustable for a wide range of rider and passenger weights

- Assure a smooth and well-controlled ride

- Integral adjusters make it easy to tune the suspension for a particular riding style or road conditions

Shaft Drive

- Reliable and quiet, low-maintenance system

Dual Front Disc Brakes

- Reliable stopping power under demanding conditions

Speedometer and Instrument Cluster with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps

- Provides important information at a glance

- Compact design complements the bike's clean look

Transistor Controlled Breakerless Ignition (TCBI) with Electronic Timing Advance

- A hot spark at all engine speeds for easy starting, smooth running and good fuel economy