903cc V-Twin, SOHC Engine
Biggest Engine in the Mid Size Class
Digital Fuel Injection
Belt Drive
Low Seat Height
21-inch Cast Front Wheel

Tuned to deliver lots of torque from low rpm. Smooth and reliable. Gear driven balancer allows use of single pin crankshaft for that classic v-twin rumble without the heavy vibration.

4-Valve Cylinder Head
Better breathing for more power and low end torque. Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow. Single overhead cam design is simple, lightweight, and practical. Extremely efficient intake tracts feature ports that narrow near the combusion chamber to increase intake flow speed for more efficient filling and increased torque. Long intake tracts for great low-end response.

Liquid and Air Cooling
Finned cylinders and heads combine with liquid cooling to provide exceptional thermal control. Maintains consistent engine temperatures for long engine life and sustained power. Automatic fan keeps things cool even in traffic. Includes temperature warning light.

Concealed Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner
Maintains precise valve timing without maintenance. Assures greater reliability. Hidden from view to preserve the engine’s clean, basic look.

Rubber-Mounted Engine
Eliminates engine vibration at all speeds.

Dual Slash-Cut Mufflers
Big slash cut mufflers look great and contain honeycomb catalysers to reduce emissions.

Positive Neutral Finder
Just lift the shift pedal from first gear at a stop to find neutral easily, every time. A Kawasaki exclusive.

Electronic Fuel Injection
Dual throttle bodies with sub throttles provide optimum performance and rideability. The sub throttles, located behind the main throttle valve, are controlled by the ECU so that the DFI system retains more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor. Fine atomizing fuel injectors produce a fine fuel mist for better acceleration, combustion and fuel consumption.

Belt Drive
Lower unsprung weight than shaft drive to improve ride quality and suspension action. More efficient so more power reaches the rear wheel. Low maintenance and low noise.

Double Cradle Frame
Large diameter box section backbone is very rigid, allows use of a larger fuel tank, and helps contribute to high stability and lightweight handling at low speeds. Triangular swingarm appears to be a hardtail design, but acts on a single shock hidden beneath the seat. Long and low for minimal seat height, maximum visual impact. Fork offset and frame geometry combine for light, low effort handling at ultra low speeds. Long wheelbase adds to highway stability.

Low Stepped Seat
Ultra low 685 mm seat height allows riders to easily plant both feet on the ground at stops. Laid back riding comfort for two.

Tank Mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps
Gives you the information you need at a glance. Compact design complements the bike’s clean look.

Push to Cancel Turn Signals
No fumbling, just a simple push on the switch cancels the turn signals.

41mm Front Fork
Excellent rigidity and 150 mm of travel. Wide fork pitch for classic look.

Front and Rear Disc Brakes
A 300 mm front and 270 mm rear disc have twin piston calipers for some of the best stopping power in the class.

21-inch Front Wheel
Designed by hand, the cast wheel’s 18 “spokes” are tapered and flanged in two directions for an exquisite custom appearance. Narrow profile for that custom American chopper look.

Wide Rear Tire
180 mm rear tire mounted on a solid 15-inch cast wheel provides added stability while projecting a powerful image. Wider tire than that found on most large displacement cruisers.