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Quick Reference Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION j
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE j
SAFE OPERATION j
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT j
STORAGE j
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE j
This Quick Reference Guide will
assist you in finding the information
you’re looking for.
A Table of Contents is included after
the Foreword.
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 moder-
ate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address prac-
tices not related to personal in-
jury.
NOTE
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This note symbol indicates points of
particular interest for more efficient
and convenient operation.
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 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 the motorcycle when it is sold.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without our
prior written permission.
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.
Consumer Products & Machinery Company
© 2009 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. March 2009. (1). (D, Ke)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS............................... 8
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS......... 12
LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 13
LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 16
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES
INFORMATION ................................ 19
GENERAL INFORMATION................. 22
Meter Instruments ............................ 22
Tachometer: .................................. 23
Digital Meter: ................................ 24
Warning/Indicator Lights: .............. 35
Key................................................... 41
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ........... 41
Right Handlebar Switches................ 43
Engine Stop Switch: ..................... 43
Starter Button: .............................. 44
START/STOP Switch (Stop
Watch): ...................................... 44
Left Handlebar Switches .................. 44
Dimmer Switch: ............................ 44
Turn Signal Switch:....................... 45
Horn Button: ................................. 45
LAP Button: .................................. 45
Brake Lever Adjuster........................ 46
Fuel Tank Cap .................................. 47
Fuel Tank ......................................... 48
Fuel Requirement: ........................ 49
Side Stand ....................................... 52
Seats................................................ 53
Helmet Hooks................................... 58
Tool Kit ............................................. 59
Air Cleaner Intake ............................ 59
BREAK-IN ........................................... 60
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .62
Starting the Engine .......................... 62
Jump Starting................................... 65
Moving Off........................................ 68
Shifting Gears .................................. 69
Braking............................................. 70
Stopping the Engine......................... 72
Stopping the Motorcycle in an
Emergency ................................... 72
Parking............................................. 73
Catalytic Converter........................... 75
SAFE OPERATION............................. 77
Safe Riding Technique ..................... 77
Daily Safety Checks ......................... 80
Additional Considerations for High
Speed Operation .......................... 83
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 85
Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 90
Engine Oil ........................................ 101
Cooling System ................................ 106
Spark Plugs...................................... 111
Evaporative Emission Control
System (California model only)..... 112
Valve Clearance ............................... 113
Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 113
Exhaust Device ................................ 114
Air Cleaner ....................................... 115
Throttle Control System ................... 121
Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 124
Idle Speed........................................ 124
Clutch............................................... 126
Drive Chain ...................................... 128
Brakes.............................................. 138
Brake Light Switches........................ 142
Steering Damper .............................. 144
Front Fork......................................... 145
Rear Shock Absorber....................... 150
Wheels ............................................. 153
Battery.............................................. 159
Headlight Beam................................ 164
Fuses ............................................... 166
General Lubrication.......................... 168
Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 169
Bolt and Nut Tightening.................... 175
STORAGE........................................... 178
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............ 181
OWNER SATISFACTION.................... 182
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...... 184
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 185
MAINTENANCE RECORD ................. 186
LABEL INFORMATION ...................... 193
8 SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 2 090 mm (82.3 in.)
Overall Width 710 mm (28.0 in.)
Overall Height 1 115 mm (43.9 in.)
Wheelbase 1 400 mm (55.1 in.)
Road Clearance 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Curb Mass 191 kg (421 lb)
ENGINE
Type
DOHC, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
Displacement
599 cm³ (36.6 cu in.)
Bore × Stroke 67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in.)
Compression Ratio
13.3 : 1
Starting System
Electric starter
Cylinder Numbering Method Left to right, 1-2-3-4
SPECIFICATIONS 9
Firing Order
1-2-4-3
Carburetion System FI (Fuel Injection)
Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)
Ignition Timing (Electronically
advanced)
12.5° BTDC @1 300 r/min (rpm) ∼ 36.4° BTDC
@4 800 r/min (rpm)
Spark Plugs NGK CR9E
Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)
Engine Oil
Type:
API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or
MA2
SAE 10W-40
Capacity: 3.6 L (3.8 US qt)
Coolant Capacity 2.5 L (2.6 US qt)
TRANSMISSION
Transmission Type 6-speed, return shift
Clutch Type Wet, multi disc
Driving System Chain drive
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.900 (76/40)
10 SPECIFICATIONS
Final Reduction Ratio
2.688 (43/16)
Overall Drive Ratio 6.638 (Top gear)
Gear Ratio
1st
2.714 (38/14)
2nd
2.200 (33/15)
3rd
1.850 (37/20)
4th
1.600 (32/20)
5th
1.421 (27/19)
6th
1.300 (26/20)
FRAME
Castor 24°
Trail
103 mm (4.1 in.)
Tire Size:
Front
120/70ZR17 M/C (58 W)
Rear
180/55ZR17 M/C (73 W)
Rim Size:
Front
J17M/C × MT3.50
Rear
J17M/C × MT5.50
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 L (4.5 US gal)
SPECIFICATIONS 11
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Battery 12 V 8 Ah
Headlight
High beam 12 V 55 W + 65 W
Low beam 12 V 55 W
Tail/Brake Light
LED
Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake lights does not go on, consult
with an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
12 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
The engine and frame serial numbers are used to register the motorcycle. They
are the only means of identifying your particular machine from others of the same
model type. These serial numbers may be needed by your dealer when ordering
parts. In the event of theft, the investigating authorities will require both numbers
as well as the model type and any peculiar features of your machine that can help
them identify it.
Frame No.
A. Frame Number
Engine No.
A. Engine Number
LOCATION OF PARTS 13
LOCATION OF PARTS
1. Clutch Lever
2. Left Handlebar Switches
3. Compression Damping Force
Adjuster (Front Fork)
4. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
(Front Fork)
5. Meter Instruments
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)
7. Right Handlebar Switches
8. Front Brake Lever
9. Throttle Grip
10. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
11. Steering Damper
14 LOCATION OF PARTS
12. Headlight
13. Air Cleaner Intake
14. Turn Signal Light
15. Spark Plugs
16. Fuel Tank
17. Air Cleaner
18. Rider’s Seat
19. Seat Lock
20. Passenger’s Seat
21. Tail/Brake Light
22. License Plate Light
23. Brake Disc
24. Spring Preload
Adjuster
25. Front Fork
26. Brake Caliper
27. Idle Adjusting Screw
28. Side Stand
29. Rebound Damping
Force Adjuster
30. Shift Pedal
31. Compression
Damping Force
Adjuster
32. Drive Chain
33. Chain Adjuster
LOCATION OF PARTS 15
34. Fuse Box
35. Battery
36. Fuel Tank Cap
37. Muffler
38. Swingarm
39. Rear Shock Absorber
40. Rear Brake Pedal
41. Rear Brake Light Switch
42. Oil Level Gauge
43. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear)
44. Coolant Reserve Tank
16 LOCATION OF LABELS
LOCATION OF LABELS
1. Brake Fluid (Front)
2. Important Drive Chain Information
3. Tire and Load Data
4. Brake Fluid (Rear)
(For further information of label,
refer to the “LABEL INFORMATION”
chapter.
LOCATION OF LABELS 17
5. Noise Emission Control Information
6. Weight and Manufacture
7. Vehicle Emission Control
Information
8. Battery Poison/Danger
(For further information of label,
refer to the “LABEL INFORMATION”
chapter.)
18 LOCATION OF LABELS
9. Daily Safety Checks
*10. Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram
11. Fuel Notice
*12. Fuel Level
(For further information of label,
refer to the “LABEL INFORMATION”
chapter.)
*: Only on California model
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