Quick Reference Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION j
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE j
SAFE OPERATION j
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT j
STORAGE 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 se rious in-
jury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a h azardous
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
This note symbol indicates points of
particular in terest for more efficient
and c onvenient operatio n.
(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
removed 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 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.
Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2010 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Aug. 2010. (1).
TA BLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS............................... 10
LOCATION OF PARTS ....................... 15
LOADING AND ACCESSORIES
INFORMATION ................................ 18
GENERAL INFORMATION................. 21
Meter Instruments ............................ 21
Digital Meter ................................. 22
Warning/Indicator Lights ............... 28
Key................................................... 33
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ........... 36
Left Handlebar Switches .................. 38
Dimmer Switch ............................. 38
Turn Signal Switch........................ 38
Horn Button .................................. 39
Passing Button ............................. 39
Hazard Switch .............................. 39
Right Handlebar Switches................ 40
Engine Stop Switch ...................... 40
Starter Button ............................... 40
Brake Lever Adjuster........................ 41
Fuel Tank Cap .................................. 42
Fuel Tank ......................................... 43
Fuel Requirements ....................... 43
Filling the Tank.............................. 45
Side Stand ....................................... 47
Seats................................................ 48
Tool Kit ............................................. 51
Windshield........................................ 52
BREAK-IN ........................................... 54
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .56
Starting the Engine .......................... 56
Jump Starting................................... 59
Moving Off........................................ 62
Shifting Gears .................................. 63
Braking............................................. 64
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for
models equipped with ABS........... 65
ABS Indicator Light....................... 67
Stopping the Engine......................... 68
Stopping the Motorcycle in an
Emergency ................................... 69
Parking............................................. 70
Catalytic Converter........................... 72
SAFE OPERATION............................. 74
Safe Riding Technique ..................... 74
Daily Safety Checks ......................... 77
Additional Considerations for High
Speed Operation .......................... 80
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 82
Periodic Maintenance Chart............. 86
Engine Oil ........................................ 97
Cooling System ................................ 103
Spark Plugs...................................... 108
Evaporative Emission Control
System (Southeast Asia model
only).............................................. 109
Valve Clearance ............................... 110
Kawasaki Clean Air System ............. 110
Exhaust Device ................................ 111
Air Cleaner ....................................... 112
Throttle Control System ................... 114
Engine Vacuum Synchronization ..... 116
Idle Speed........................................ 117
Clutch............................................... 118
Drive Chain ...................................... 121
Brakes.............................................. 129
Brake Light Switches........................ 133
Front Fork......................................... 135
Rear Shock Absorber....................... 144
Wheels ............................................. 149
Battery.............................................. 155
Headlight Beam................................ 160
Fuses ............................................... 162
Cleaning Your Motorcycle ................ 163
STORAGE........................................... 169
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION..... 172
OWNER SATISFACTION ................... 173
LOCATION OF LABELS..................... 175
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