Kawasaki MOTORCYCLE Owner's manual

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Motorcycle

Owner’s Manual

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shown below, heed their instructions!

Always follow safe operating and main-

tenance practices.

WARNING

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special instructions or proce-

dures which, if not correctly fol-

lowed, could result in personal

injury, or loss of life.

CAUTION

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special instructions or proce-

dures which, if not strictly ob-

served, could result in damage

to or destruction of equipment.

NOTE

○

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particular interest for mo re e fficient

and conveni ent operation.

NOTICE

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN

MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN A

REASONABLE AND PRUDENT

MANNER BY A QUALIFIED OP-

ERATOR A ND AS A VEHICLE

ONLY.

(Australian model only)

TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM

PROHIBITED

Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:

a)The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes

of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design

incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its

sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; and

b)the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been re-

moved or rendered inoperative by any person.

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 co n tinuous striving for superior reliability, sa fety and performance.

Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before riding so that you will be

thoroughly familiar with th e proper operatio n of y ou r motorcycle ’s con tro ls, its fea -

tures, capa bilities, and limitations. This manual offers many s afe rid ing 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 vehi-

cle 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 purchase

from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual contains de-

tailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do their own

work should, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the special tools

described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner’s Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can

refer to it whenever you need information.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and should

remain with th e motorcycle whe n it is sold.

prior written permission.

This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.

However, the r e may be minor differences b e twe e n 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.

Consumer Products & Machinery Company

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 10

LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 14

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES

INFORMATION ................................ 17

GENERAL INFORMATION................. 20

Meter Instruments ............................ 20

Speedometer and Tachometer ..... 21

Warning/Indicator Lights ............... 21

Key................................................... 22

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock........... 23

Right Handlebar Switches................ 24

Engine Stop Switch ...................... 24

Starter Button ............................... 25

Left Handlebar Switches .................. 26

Dimmer Switch ............................. 26

Turn Signal Switch........................ 26

Horn Button .................................. 27

Passing Button ............................. 27

Brake/Clutch Lever Adjusters ........... 27

Fuel Tank Cap.................................. 28

Fuel Tank ......................................... 29

Fuel Tap ........................................... 31

Stand................................................ 33

Helmet Hook .................................... 34

Side Covers...................................... 35

Side Cover Installation .................. 35

Tool Kit ............................................. 37

Seat.................................................. 37

Seat Installation: ........................... 38

Rear Carrier ..................................... 38

BREAK-IN ........................................... 40

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .42

Starting the Engine .......................... 42

Jump Starting ................................... 45

Moving Off........................................ 47

Shifting Gears .................................. 48

Braking............................................. 49

Stopping the Engine......................... 51

Stopping the Motorcycle in an

Emergency ................................... 51

Parking............................................. 52

Catalytic Converter........................... 54

SAFE OPERATION............................. 56

Safe Riding Technique ..................... 56

Daily Safety Checks......................... 58

Additional Considerations for Off

Road Operation ............................ 60

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 61

Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 62

Engine Oil ........................................ 72

Cooling System ................................ 77

Spark Plugs...................................... 82

Valve Clearance ............................... 85

Air Cleaner ....................................... 86

Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 86

Throttle Grip ..................................... 87

Choke Lever..................................... 89

Carburetors ...................................... 91

Clutch............................................... 93

Drive Chain ...................................... 95

Brakes.............................................. 102

Brake Light Switches........................ 106

Front Fork......................................... 107

Rear Shock Absorber....................... 109

Wheels ............................................. 110

Battery.............................................. 114

Headlight Beam................................ 119

Fuses ............................................... 121

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 122

STORAGE........................................... 127

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 130

LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 131

10 SPEC IFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

Maximum Horsepower

33 kW (45 PS) @8 300 r/min (rpm)

Maximum Torque

41 N·m (4.2 kgf·m, 30.2 ft·lb) @7 500 r/min (rpm)

Maximum Turning Radius

2.4 m (94.5 in.)

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 215 mm (87.20 in.)

Overall Width 880 mm (34.65 in.)

Overall Height 1 270 mm (50.0 in.)

Wheelbase

1 500 mm (59.06 in.)

Road Clearance 180 mm (7.09 in.)

Dry Weight 181 kg

ENGINE

Type

DOHC, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled

Displacement

498 cm³ (30.4 cu in.)

Bore × Stroke 74.0 × 58.0 mm (2.91 × 2.28 in.)

SPECIFICATIO NS 11

Compression Ratio

9.8 : 1

Starting System

Electric starter

Cylinder Numbe r ing

Method

Left to right, 1-2

Firing Order

1-2

Carburetors KEIHIN CVK34 × 2

Ignition System Battery and c oil (transisto rized ignition)

Ignition Timing

10° BTDC @1 300 r/min (rpm) ∼

(Electronically advanced) 35° BTDC @5 000 r/min (rpm)

Spark Plugs NGK DR9EA or ND X27ESR-U

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil

Type:

API SE, SF or SG

API SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA

SAE 10W-40

Capacity:

3.4L(3.6USqt)

Coolant Capacity 1.7 L (1. 8 US qt)

12 SPEC IFICATIONS

TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type

6-speed, constant mesh, return shift

Clutch Type

Wet, multi disc

Driving System Chain drive

Primary Reduction Ratio

2.652 ( 61/23)

Final Reduction Ratio

2.588 ( 44/17)

Overall Drive Ratio 5.847 (Top gear)

Gear Ratio

1st

2.571 ( 36/14)

2nd

1.722 ( 31/18)

3rd

1.333 ( 28/21)

4th

1.125 ( 27/24)

5th

0.961 ( 25/26)

6th

0.851 ( 23/27)

SPECIFICATIONS 13

FRAME

Castor 27°

Trail

105 mm (4.13 in.)

Tire Size:

Front

90/90-21 M/C 54S

Rear

130/80-17 M/C 65S

Rim Size:

Front 21 × 1.85

Rear 17 × 2.50

Fuel Tank Capacity 15.0 L (4.0 US gal)

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery 12 V 10 Ah

Headlight

12 V 55/55 W (Hi/Lo)

Tail/Brake Light 12 V 5/21 W

Specifications subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every country.

14 LOCATION OF PARTS

LOCATION OF PARTS

1. Clutch Lever

2. Clutch Lever Adjuster

3. Starter Lockout

Switch

4. Meter Instruments

5. Brake F luid Reservoir

(Front)

6. Brake Lever Adjuster

7. Front Brake Lever

8. Left Handlebar

Switches

9. Ignition

Switch/Steering

Lock

10. Right Handlebar

Switches

11. Throttle Grip

LOCATION OF PARTS 15

12. Front Fork

13. Headlight

14. Turn Signal Light

15. Spark Plugs

16. Fuel Tap

17. Air Cleaner

18. Junction Box (Fuses)

19. Battery

20. Coolant Reserve Tank

21. Helmet H oo k

22. Brake Dis c

23. Brake Caliper

24. Radiator

25. Horn

26. Idle Adjusting Screw

27. Shift Pe dal

28. Side Stand Switch

29. Side Stan d

30. Drive Chain

16 LOCATION OF PARTS

31. License Plate Light

32. Tail/Brake L igh t

33. Rear Carrier

34. Muffler

35. Seat

36. Tool Kit

37. Brake Fluid Re servoir (Rear)

38. Carburetors

39. Fuel Tank

40. Fuel Tan k Cap

41. Rear Shock Absorber

42. Rear Brake Light Switch

43. Rear Brak e Pedal

44. Oil Level Gauge

45. Oil Filler

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMAT ION 17

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

WARNING

Incorrect loading, improper in-

stallation or use of accessories,

or modification of your motorcy-

cle may result in an unsafe rid-

ing condition. Before you ride

the motorcycle, make sure that

the motorcycle is not overloaded

and that you have followed these

instructions.

With the exception of genuine

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories,

Kawasaki has no control over the

design or application of accessories.

In som e cases, improper installation

or use of accessories, o r m otorcycle

modification, will void the motorcycle

warranty can negatively affect perfor-

mance, and c an even be ille ga l. In

selecting and using accessories, and

in loa ding the m otorcyc le, you are

personally responsible for your own

safety and the safety of other persons

involved.

NOTE

○

Kawasaki Parts and Accessories

have been specially designed for

use on Kawasaki motorcycles. We

strongly recommend that all parts

and accessories you add to your

motorcycle be genuine Kawasaki

components.

Because a motorcycle is sensitive to

changes in weight and aerodynamic

forces, y ou must take extrem e c are

18 LOADING AND ACCESSOR IES INFORMATION

in carrying cargo, passengers and/or

in the fitting of additional accessories.

The following general guidelines have

been prepared to assist you in making

your determinations.

1. Any passenger should be thor-

oughly fa milia r with motorc ycle op-

eration. The passenger can affect

control of the motorcycle by im-

proper positioning during cornering

and sudden movements. It is impor-

tant that the passenger sit s till while

the motorcycle is in motion and not

interfere with the operation of the

motorcycle. Do not carry animals

on your motorcycle.

2. You should instruct any passenger

before riding to keep his feet on the

passenger footpegs and hold on to

the operator, seat stra p or gr ab rail.

Do not ca rry a passenge r unless he

or she is tall enough to reach the

footpegs and footpegs are provided.

3. All baggage should be carried as

low as possible to reduce the effect

on the motorcycle center of gravity.

Baggage weight should also be dis-

tributed equally on both sides of the

motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage

that extends beyond the rear of the

motorcycle.

4. Baggage should be securely at-

tached. M ake sure that the baggage

will not m o v e around w hile you are

riding. Recheck baggage security

as often as possible (not while the

motorcycle is in m otion) and adjust

as necessary.

5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items on

a luggage rack. They are designed

for light items, and overloading can

affect handling due to changes in

weight distribution and aerodynamic

forces.

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMAT ION 19

6. Do not install accessories or carry

baggage that impairs the perfor-

mance of the motorcycle. Make

sure that you have not adversely

affected any lighting components,

road c lea ran ce , banking capability

(i.e., lean angle), control operation,

wheel travel, front fork movement,

or any other aspect of the motorcy-

cle’s operation.

7. Weight attached to the handlebar or

front fork will increase the mass of

thesteeringassemblyandcanre-

sult in an unsafe riding condition.

8. Fairings, windshields, backrests,

and other large items have the ca-

pability o f adversely affecting stabil-

ity and handling of the motorcycle,

not only because of their weight, but

also due to the aerodynamic forces

acting on these surfaces while the

motorcycle is in op eration. Poorly

designed or installed items can re-

sult in an unsafe riding condition.

9. This motorcycle was not intended

to be equipped with a sidecar or to

be used to tow any trailer or other

vehicle. Kawasaki does not manu-

facture sidecars or trailers for mo-

torcycles and cannot predict the ef-

fects of such accessories on han-

dling or stability, but can only warn

thattheeffectscanbeadverseand

that Kawasaki cannot assume re-

sponsib ility f or the results of suc h

unintended use of the motorcycle.

Furthermore, any adverse effects on

motorcycle components caused by

the use of such accessories will not

be remedied under warranty.

Maximum Load

Weight of rider, passenger, baggage,

and accessories must not e xceed 180 kg

(397 lb).

20 GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Meter Instruments

A. Coolan t Temperature

Warning Light

B. High Be am Indicator Light

C. O il Pressure Warning Light

D. Reset Bu tton

E. Speedometer

F. O dometer

G. Turn Signal Indicator Light

H. Neutral Indicator Light

I. Tachometer

J. Red Zone

K. Trip Meter

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