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ENGLISH
Motorcycle
Owner's Manual
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Whenever you see the symbols
shown below, heed their instructions!
Always follow safe operating and main-
tenance practices.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious in-
jury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address prac-
tices not related to personal in-
jury.
NOTE
○
This note symbol indicates points of
particular interest for more efficient
and convenient opera tion.
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FOREWORD
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo-
torcycle is the product of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,
and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before riding so that you will be
thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle's controls, its fea-
tures, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its
purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills required to ride
a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this ve-
hicle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the mental
and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.
To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and
maintenance described in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-
formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for pur-
chase from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual
contains detailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do
their own work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the sp e-
cial tools described in the Service Manual.
Keep this Owner's Manual aboard your motor cycle at all times so that you can re-
fer to it whenever you need information.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and
should remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without our pri-
or written permission.
This General Owner's Manual offers only the standard descriptions from various
model's so some descriptions shown may not apply to your particular model. For
detailed infor mation of your motorcycle (motorcycle handling, maint enance, service
and technical data) refer to the model specific English Owner's Manual. If not avail-
able, consult an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.
However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustra-
tions and text in this manual.
All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.
KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2010 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 14
LOCATION OF PARTS ........................ 18
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES IN-
FORMATION ..................................... 28
GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 31
Meter Instruments .............................. 32
Meter Instruments .............................. 33
Meter Instruments (ZG1400C,
ZX1400D Models) .......................... 34
Meter Instruments (ZX1000J/K Mod-
els) .................................................. 35
Speedometer ................................. 37
Tachometer (only on models
equipped with a Tachometer) ..... 37
Only on models equipped with a
Digital Tachometer ..................... 38
Fuel Gauge (only on models
equipped with a Digital Fuel
Gauge) ....................................... 42
Coolant Temperature Gauge (only
on models equipped with a Cool-
ant Temperature Gauge) ............ 42
Odometer ....................................... 44
Trip Meter ....................................... 45
Digital Clock (only on models
equipped with Digital Clock) ....... 46
Digital Meter (only on models
equipped with a Digital Meter) .... 47
Instrument Display Brightness Con-
trol (ZX1000J/K Models) ............ 54
Multifunction Meter (ZX1400D,
ZG1400C Models) ...................... 55
Multifunction Meter (ZX100J/K
Models) ....................................... 98
Warning/Indicator Lights ................ 118
Warning Message and Warning
Light: ........................................... 136
Meter Instruments (VN1700B/K Mod-
els) ..................................................163
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Speedometer and Tachometer ...... 164
Meter Unit Switch ........................... 165
Multifunction Meter ........................ 166
Setting Menu .................................. 172
Warning/Indicator Lights ................ 175
Service Code ................................. 178
KIPASS (Kawasaki’s Intelligent Prox-
imity Activation Start System) Sys-
tem (ZG1400C Model) ...................179
Spare FOB .........................................193
Key .....................................................196
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ............199
Ignition Switch (ZG1400C Model) ......201
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
(VN1700 Models) ...........................208
Audio System (VN1700B/K Models) .210
Important Notice ............................ 210
Operating Precautions ................... 210
Getting Started ............................... 214
Radio Power On/Off ....................... 215
Radio (FM/MW/LW BAND) ............ 215
Right Handlebar Switches .................235
Engine Stop Switch ....................... 236
Starter Button ................................. 236
Headlight Switch (only on model
equipped with Headlight Switch) 237
START/STOP Switch (Stop Watch)
(only on model equipped with
START/STOP Switch (Stop
Watch)) ....................................... 237
Hazard Switch (only on model
equipped with Hazard Switch) ... 237
Meter Unit Switch (only on model
equipped with Meter Unit Switch)
238
Electronic Cruise Control ON/OFF
Button (only on model equipped
with Electronic Cruise Control
ON/OFF Button) ......................... 238
Electronic Cruise Control Switch
(SET/- and RES/+) (only on mod-
el equipped with Electronic
Cruise Control Switch (SET/- and
RES/+)) ...................................... 238
Electronic Cruise Control System
(VN1700 Models) ...........................239
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Electronic Cruise Control Indicator
Light ............................................ 240
Electronic Cruise Control Set Indi-
cator Light ................................... 240
Electronic Cruise Control Switch
(SET/- and RES/+) ..................... 241
To Set the Electronic Cruise Con-
trol ............................................... 241
To Increase the set speed .............. 242
To Decrease the set speed ............ 243
To Cancel the Electronic Cruise
Control ........................................ 244
Left Handlebar Switches ....................246
Dimmer Switch ............................... 247
Turn Signal Switch ......................... 247
Horn Button .................................... 247
Passing Button (only on model
equipped with Passing Button) .. 248
Hazard Switch (only on model
equipped with Hazard Switch) ... 248
LAP Button (only on model
equipped with LAP Button) ........ 248
Audio Control Switches (only on
model equipped with Audio Con-
trol Switches) .............................. 248
LAP/Passing Button (only on model
equipped with LAP/Passing But-
ton) ............................................. 249
Power/S-KTRC Button (only on
model equipped with Power/S-
KTRC Button) ............................. 249
Meter Mode Button (only on model
equipped with Meter Mode But-
ton) ............................................. 249
K-ACT ABS Button (only on model
equipped with K-ACT ABS But-
ton) ............................................. 249
KTRC Button (only on model
equipped with KTRC Button) ..... 249
Electric Windshield Adjusting But-
ton (only on model equipped with
Electric Windshield Adjusting
Button) ........................................ 250
Grip Warmer (ZG1400C Model) ........251
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Headlight Aiming Adjuster Knob
(ZG1400C Model) ..........................253
Brake/Clutch Lever Adjusters ............254
Brake Lever and Clutch Lever Adjust-
ers (VN1700 Models) .....................255
Fog Light Switch (VN1700B Model) ..256
Fuel Tank Cap ....................................256
Fuel ....................................................257
Fuel Requirements: ....................... 257
Filling the Tank: .............................. 259
Stands ................................................260
Seats ..................................................262
Tying Hooks .......................................264
Helmet-Holding Cables (only on mod-
el equipped with Helmet-Holding
Cables) ...........................................264
Helmet Hooks ....................................266
Tool Kit Compartment ........................268
Windshield (KLE650C/D Models) ......268
Windshield (ZX1000G/H Models) ......271
Air Cleaner Intake ..............................272
Meter Unit Mounting Angle
(ZR1000D/E Models) .....................273
Front Footpeg Position (ZX1000J/K
Models) ........................................... 275
Rear View Mirror ................................276
Accessory Socket/Connectors
(ZG1400C Model) ..........................279
Accessory Socket/Connectors
(VN1700B/K Models) .....................281
Special Warning on the Use of Stor-
age Case and Saddlebags (only on
model equipped with Saddlebags) .286
Saddlebags (only on model equipped
with Saddlebags) ............................288
Storage Case (only on model
equipped with Storage Case) .........293
Rear Carrier (only on model equipped
with Rear Carrier) ...........................295
Leg Louvers (only on model equipped
with Leg Louvers) ...........................296
Special Warning on the Use of Fair-
ing Pockets, Saddlebags, and
Travel Trunk (only on model
equipped with Fairing Pockets,
Saddlebags, and Travel Trunk) ......297
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Fairing Pockets (only on model
equipped with Fairing Pockets) ......298
Saddlebags (only on model equipped
with Saddlebags) ............................299
Travel Trunk (only on model
equipped with Travel Trunk) ...........304
BREAK-IN ............................................ 306
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE ..308
Starting the Engine ............................308
Jump Starting .....................................311
Moving Off ..........................................314
Shifting Gears ....................................315
Braking ...............................................316
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for
models equipped with ABS ............318
ABS Indicator Light ........................ 320
Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-brak-
ing Technology (K-ACT) - Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) for models
equipped with K-ACT ABS .............321
K-ACT ABS Indicator Light ............ 323
Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake
System (KIBS) for models
equipped with KIBS ........................325
Stopping the Engine ..........................328
Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emer-
gency ..............................................329
Parking ...............................................330
Catalytic Converter (only on Catalytic
Converter models) ..........................332
Electronic Throttle Valve (ETV) Sys-
tem (VN1700 Models) ....................333
Kawasaki TRaction Control (KTRC)
(ZG1400C Model) ..........................334
KTRC Indicator Light ..................... 336
KTRC Button .................................. 339
Sport-Kawasaki TRaction Control (S-
KTRC) (ZX1000J/K Models) ..........340
Power mode .......................................345
SAFE OPERATION .............................. 348
Safe Riding Technique .......................348
Daily Safety Checks ..........................351
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Additional Considerations for High
Speed Operation (for street mod-
els) ..................................................354
Additional Considerations for Off
Road Operation (for dual purpose
models) ........................................... 356
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 358
Periodic Maintenance Chart ..............359
Engine Oil ..........................................365
Cooling System (only on Liquid-
Cooled models) ..............................372
Spark Plugs .......................................377
Valve Clearance (Except for Hydraul-
ic Lash Adjuster models) ................378
Kawasaki Clean Air System ..............379
Air Cleaner .........................................380
Throttle Control System .....................384
Idle Speed ..........................................387
Idle Speed (VN1700 Models) ............389
Exhaust Device ..................................392
Engine Vacuum Synchronization .......393
Clutch .................................................394
Drive Chain ........................................398
Drive Belt (Some models are
equipped with Drive Belt) ...............408
Final Gear Case Oil (only on Shaft
Drive models) .................................409
Brakes ................................................412
Brake Light Switches .........................417
Steering Damper (only on model
equipped with Steering Damper) ...419
Front Fork ..........................................420
Rear Shock Absorbers ......................426
Wheels (only on Tubeless Tire mod-
els) ..................................................432
Battery ................................................437
Headlight Beam .................................442
Fuses .................................................444
Cleaning Your Motorcycle ..................446
STORAGE ............................................ 452
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ..... 456
LOCATION OF LABELS ...................... 457
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SPECIFICATIONS
To obtain the figures for the items listed here, first identify the equivalent English
terms to your language and then refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS” in the model spe-
cific English Owners Manual, which comes in a separate volume and accompanies
this General Owners Manual.
PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE
Maximum Horsepower Maximum Horsepower
Maximum Torque Maximum Torque
Minimum Turning Radius Minimum Turning Radius
DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS
Overall Length Overall Length
Overall Width Overall Width
Overall Height Overall Height
Wheelbase Wheelbase
Road Clearance Road Clearance
Curb Mass Curb Mass
ENGINE ENGINE
Type Type
Displacement Displacement
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Bore × Stroke Bore × Stroke
Compression Ratio Compression Ratio
Starting System Starting System
Cylinder Numbering Method Cylinder Numbering Method
Firing Order Firing Order
Fuel System Fuel System
Ignition System Ignition System
Ignition Timing Ignition Timing
(Electronically advanced) (Electronically advanced)
Spark Plugs Spark Plugs
Lubrication System Lubrication System
Engine Oil: Type Engine Oil: Type
Viscosity Viscosity
Capacity Capacity
Coolant Capacity Coolant Capacity
TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION
Transmission Type Transmission Type
Clutch Type Clutch Type
Driving System Driving System
Primary Reduction Ratio Primary Reduction Ratio
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Final Reduction Ratio Final Reduction Ratio
Overall Drive Ratio Overall Drive Ratio
Gear Ratio: 1st Gear Ratio: 1st
2nd 2nd
3rd 3rd
4th 4th
5th 5th
6th 6th
FRAME FRAME
Caster Caster
Trail Trail
Tire Size: Front Tire Size: Front
Rear Rear
Rim Size: Front Rim Size: Front
Rear Rear
Fuel Tank Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Battery Battery
Headlight Headlight
Tail/Brake Light Tail/Brake Light
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Specifications are subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every
country.
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LOCATION OF PARTS
Some parts are not applicable to all models. The position of some parts may also vary depending on
model.
Please note that illustrations and pictures of models used are for representation purposes only.
Refer to the picture that most closely resembles your model.
For information specific to your model or in case of doubt refer to the model specific English Owner's
Manual or contact an authorized Kawasaki dealer or the distributor.
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