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MODEL SPECS |
NEW stronger
6-speed transmission
NEW radiator shroud design for improved ergonomics and
increased cooling performance
| Engine | 2-stroke single with exhaust power valve (KIPS), liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 84cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 48.5 x 45.8mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 (low speed) - 9.0:1 (high speed) |
| Fuel System | 28mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI with digital advance |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return shift, with wet multi-disc manual clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension / Wheel Travel | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping/10.8 in |
| Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel | Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload/10.8 in |
| Front Tire | 70/100-17 |
| Rear Tire | 90/100-14 |
| Front Brakes | Single 220mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 184mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Frame Type | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Rake/Trail | 29°/3.8 in |
| Overall Length | 72.0 in |
| Overall Width | 30.1 in |
| Overall Height | 43.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 11.4 in |
| Seat Height | 32.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 165.3 lb* |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.32 gal |
| Wheelbase | 49.8 in |
| Color Choices | Lime Green |
| Warranty | Not Available |
*Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
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Specifications subject to change.
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