- 83 foot-pounds of torque at 3000 rpm

Liquid Cooling

- Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power during hard use

- Includes warning light

- Auxiliary fan keeps things cool, even in traffic

Four Valves per Cylinder

- Compact combustion chamber decreases detonation with today's gasolines

- Boosts low-end torque

- Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow

Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters

- Keep valves quiet with no adjustment required

Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)

- K-TRIC has a throttle position sensor to monitor engine load and control ignition advance for best power, fuel economy and detonation resistance

Single 40mm CVK Side-Draft Carburetor

- Equipped with an accelerator pump for quick throttle response

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

Dual Plug Digital Ignition

- Microprocessor-controlled timing

- Two spark plugs in each combustion chamber cut detonation for extra durability

Gear-Driven Engine Balancer & Rubber-Mounted Engine

- Counter-rotates at engine speed to cancel vibration

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

- Engine is rubber-mounted to all but eliminate vibration at all speeds

Five-Speed Transmission

- Five-speed transmission combines great around-town acceleration with relaxed highway cruising

Positive Neutral Finder

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

- A Kawasaki exclusive

Shaft Drive

- Reliable, quiet and low-maintenance

Hydraulic Clutch Release

- Easy to operate and maintain

Large-Diameter Halogen Headlight

- Brighter for the same power usage

Chrome-Plated Wire Spoke Wheels