Technical Features
The wind-tunnel designed fairing was developed with assistance from Kawasaki's aircraft division and the redesigned upper cowl had a shorter nose for better aerodynamics and a sportier look. The bike featured a six-speed transmission that had been revised for smoother shifting, and was mated to a more durable clutch. A fully new radiator provided better cooling while being lighter in weight. It had a new radiator fan which is quieter.
As for the chassis, a new diamond-type frame constructed of high tensile steel provided a steeper steering head rake angle, resulting in an unchanged wheelbase when mated with a longer swingarm. The fork was larger and stiffer with revised settings. The rear suspension system utilized a new Kayaba shock that was 5-way adjustable for preload.
* PRODUCTION STOPPED IN 2007
The wind-tunnel designed fairing was developed with assistance from Kawasaki's aircraft division and the redesigned upper cowl had a shorter nose for better aerodynamics and a sportier look. The bike featured a six-speed transmission that had been revised for smoother shifting, and was mated to a more durable clutch. A fully new radiator provided better cooling while being lighter in weight. It had a new radiator fan which is quieter.
As for the chassis, a new diamond-type frame constructed of high tensile steel provided a steeper steering head rake angle, resulting in an unchanged wheelbase when mated with a longer swingarm. The fork was larger and stiffer with revised settings. The rear suspension system utilized a new Kayaba shock that was 5-way adjustable for preload.
* PRODUCTION STOPPED IN 2007
| Engine | Four-stroke, DOHC, inline four |
| Displacement | 1,198cc |
| Starting | Electric |
| Bore x stroke | 83.0 x 55.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Carburetion | Fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies and sub throttles |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Transmission | Six-speed |
| Frame | Aluminum monocoque |
| Rake / trail | 23.5° / 3.9 in. |
| Suspension (front) | 43mm inverted hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Suspension ( rear) | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable ride height, and adjustable preload |
| Wheel travel (front) | 4.7 in. |
| Wheel travel (rear) | 5.5 in. |
| Tire (front) | 120/70 x 17 tubeless |
| Tire (rear) | 200/50 x 17 tubeless |
| Front brake | 320mm dual hydraulic discs |
| Rear brake | 230 single hydraulic disc |
| Overall length | 82.1 in. |
| Overall width | 29.1 in. |
| Overall height | 47.2 in. |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in. |
| Seat height | 32.3 in. |
| Dry weight | 463 lbs. |
| Fuel capacity | 5.0 gal. |
| Wheelbase | 57.1 in. |
