The Kawasaki KLV1000 was a twin, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2004 and 2008. Max torque was 74.5 ft/lbs (101.0 Nm) @ 6400 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 95.88 HP (71.5 KW) @ 7600 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Also called | KLV 1000 |
| Production | 2004 - 2008 |
| Class | Touring |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 97.8mm x 97.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Horse Power | 95.88 HP (71.5 KW) @ 7600RPM |
| Torque | 74.5 ft/lbs (101.0 Nm) @ 6400RPM |
| Fuel system | Electronic injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm cartridge fork, fully adjustable spring preload Rear: bottom-link, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring reload |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 110/80-r19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-r17 |
| Wheelbase | 60.59 inches (1539 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 90.35 inches (2295 mm) W 35.83 inches (910 mm) H 54.92 inches (1395 mm) |
| Seat height | 33.07 inches (840 mm) |
| Weight | 458.56 pounds (208.0 Kg) (dry), 207.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled twin, four-stroke. A 97.8mm bore x 97.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 996.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 110/80-r19 front tire and a 150/70-r17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm cartridge fork, fully adjustable spring preload while the rear was equipped with a bottom-link, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring reload. The KLV1000 was fitted with a 5.81 Gallon (22.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 458.56 pounds (208.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.59 inches (1539 mm) long.
2004 Kawasaki KLV 1000
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