ENGINE
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement 998 cm³
Bore x stroke 76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression ratio 13.0:1
Valve/Induction system DOHC, 16 valves
Fuel system Fuel injection: ø43 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection

FRAME
Frame type Backbone/Twin-tube, aluminium (Pressed/die-cast composite structure)
Tyre, front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyre, rear 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)

SUSPENSION
Suspension, front 43 mm inverted fork with DLC coating,rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
Suspension, rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and top-out spring.
Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) Compression damping.
Stepless Rebound damping.
Fully adjustable Spring preload

BRAKES
Brakes, front Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, aluminium housing
Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-(aluminium) piston

Brakes, rear Single 220 mm petal disc
Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston

The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.