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    | ~ HE Kawasaki Includes: -Important Safety I ty in Operating Instructions Maintenance and St _ VERSYS Motorcycle | bis 4 | Ou a — = = = = AWARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. NOTICE THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN A REASONABLE AND PRUDENT MANNER BY A QUALIFIED OPERATOR AND AS A VEHICLE ONLY. . . GENERAL INFORMATION ey Quick Reference Guide HOWTORIDETHEMOTORCYCLE [il This Quick Reference Guide will | SAFE OPERATION a assist you in finding the information you're looking for. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT E STORAGE i TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & 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. 7 NAGI This warning symbol identifies special instructions or proce- dures which, if not correctly fol- lowed, could result in personal injury, or loss of life. CAUTION This caution symbol identifies special instructions or proce- dures which, if not strictly ob- served, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment. NOTE O 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 ve- hicle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the menial 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 spe- cial tools described in the Service Manual. Keep this Owner's Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can re- fer 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 pri- or 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 © 2007 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. May 2007. (1). (S, K3) TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ... SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 12 LOCATION OF PARTS . LOCATION OF LABELS LOADING AND ACCESSORIES IN- FORMATION . GENERAL INFORMATION Meter Instruments ... Tachometer: LCD (Speedometer, Clock, Odem- eter, Trip Meters, Fuel Level Gauge): Waming/Indicator Lights: . Key igntion SwitchiSteering Lock Right Handlebar Switches Engine Stop Switch: .. Starter Button: Left Handlebar Switches Dimmer Switch: .. Turn Signal Switch: Horn Button: ........ Passing Button: Hazard Switch: Brake/Clutch Lever Adjusters Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank .... Fuel Requirement: Stand Seat Lock . Helmet Holding Hooks Tool KitU-Shaped lock Compartment Rear View Mirror .. Windshield BREAK-IN HOWTO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE | Starting the Engine Jump Starting Moving Off. Shifting Gears Braking ... Stopping the Engine Stopping the je Neto in an Emer- gency ... 4) Parking 72 Catalytic Converter 73 SAFE OPERATION 75 Safe Riding Technique Daily Safety Checks Additional Considerations for High Speed Operation ...... . 80 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 82 Periodic Maintenance Chart . Engine Oil .... Cooling System Spark Plugs .. Kawasaki Clean Air System Valve Clearance Air Cleaner .... Throttle Control System .. Engine Vacuum Synchronization Idle Speed ..... Clutch .. Drive Chain Brakes : Brake Light Switches .. 432 Front Fork Rear Shock Absorber Wheels ... Battery .... Headlight Beam ......... Fuses ........ General Lubrication ...... Cleaning Your Motorcycle . Bolt and Nut Tightening .. STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .. OWNER SATISFACTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MAINTENANCE RECORD . 8 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Overall Length 2.125 mm (83.66 in.) Overall Width 840 mm (33.07 in.) Overall Height 1315 mm (61.77 in.) Wheelbase 1.415 mm (65.71 in.) Road Clearance 180 mm (7.09 in.) Dry Weight 181 kg (399 Ib) ENGINE Type Displacement Bore « Stroke Compression Ratio Starting System Cylinder Numbering Method Firing Order Carburetion System Ignition System Ignition Timing (Electronically advanced) Spark Plugs Lubrication System Engine Oil Type: Capacity: Coolant Capacity SPECIFICATIONS 9 DOHC, 4-valve, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid- cooled 649 cm? (39.6 cu in.) 83 x 60 mm (3.27 x 2.36 in.) 10.6:1 Electric starter Leftto right, 1-2 1-2 KEIHIN 38 * 2 Battery and coil (transistorized ignition) 40° BTDC @1 300 r/min (rom) ~ 33° BTDC @$ 000 rimin (rpm) NGK CR9EIA-9 Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump) API SE, SF or SG API SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA SAE 10W-40 2.41 (2.5 US qt) 1.2L (1.3US qi!) 40 SPECIFICATIONS TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type Driving System Primary Reduction Ratio Final Reduction Ratio Overall Drive Ratio Gear Ratio FRAME Castor Trail Tire Size: Rim Size: Fuel Tank Capacity ist 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Front Rear Front Rear 6-speed, return shift Wet, multi disc Chain drive 2.095 (88/42) 3.067 (46/15) 5.473 (Top gear) 2.438 (39/16) 4.714 (36/21) 4.333 (32/24) 4.114 (30/27) 0.966 (28/29) 0.852 (23/27) 25° 408 mm (4.2 in.) 120/70ZR17 MIC (58 W) Tubeless 160/60ZR17 MIC (69 W) Tubeless 17 «3.50 17* 4.50 19.0 L (6.0 US gal) SPECIFICATIONS 11 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Battery 42V 10 Ah Headlight 42.V 55 WI55 W (Hi/Lo) 0.5/3.7 W LED Tail/Brake Light Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake light is not lit, consult with an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Specifications subject to change without notice. 42 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 paris. 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. Engine No. Foor 6 Teni0176 A. Frame Number A. Engine Number LOCATION OF PARTS 13 LOCATION OF PARTS To10e8 6 4. Clutch Lever 6. Front Brake Lever 2. Left Handlebar Switches 7. Throttle Grip 3. Meter Instruments 8. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock 4. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front) 5. Right Handlebar Switches 44 LOCATION OF PARTS Toorov0aze ¢ 9. Wheel 16. Seat 22. Brake Caliper 40. Turn Signal Light 4T. Tool Kit/Storage Com- 23. Shift Pedal 11. Headlight/Position partments 24. Side Stand 412. Spark Bluge 18. Helmet Holding Hook 25. Drive Chain r Cleaner 19. Seat Lock 44. Main Fuse 20. Front Fork 15. Battery 24, Brake Disc LOCATION OF PARTS 15 reotooreze © 26. License Plate Light 30, Fuel Tank Cap 35. Rear Shock Absorber 27. Tail/Brake Light 31. Muffler 36. Rebound Damping Force 28. Brake Fluid Reservoir 32. Rear Brake Light Switch Adjuster (Rear) 33, Rear Brake Pedal 37, Idle Adjusting Screw 29. Fuel Tank 34, Oil Level Gauge 38. Coolant Reserve Tank 46 LOCATION OF LABELS LOCATION OF LABELS Te022058. 1. Brake Fluid (Front) 2. Brake Fluid (Rear) LOCATION OF LABELS 17 = 3. Daily Safety Checks 4, Tire and Load Data 5, Important Drive Chain Information 6. Noise Emission Control Information 7. Battery Poison/Danger 48 LOCATION OF LABELS A weet 8, Vehicle Emission Control Informa- tion 9. Weight and manufacture (1) USE ONLY DOTA BRAKE FLUID FROW A SEALED CONTAINER, CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING. Terie 6 —-WARNING- WUTILISER QUE DU FLUIDE DE FREIN DOTS. LOCATION OF LABELS 19 (2) TE030078 § 20 LOCATION OF LABELS (3) Glutch lever play correct, releases properly, no slippage Handlebar not leose Headlight werls—— Steering turns —— freely but tae ae play Turn signals work Ho coolat leakage du tas No abaornal engine noise Engine oil level Kawasaki DAILY SAFETY CHECKS correct Tiyan tn goid'seditjo_—— near within service liait, air pressure correct Rear view mirror adjustaent rake lever play correct, fluid up te per level Line te leakage Fuel in tank Throttle grip olay correct Tail Brake Light orks Turn signals work Gain in good condition vith proper slzek sil if necessary Brake pedal play correct fluid up to upper level Line, co Veakage Ne thnoreal exhaust reise Téoaan7e29 ¢ LOCATION OF LABELS 21 TIRE AND LOAD DATA ) The stability ant nandling characteristics of This malerevele coal becone wasaly by the use of inpsaper tive inflating ovesieres, avervarn tires, unjuitedte restacenset res. ot over ioating. When tire Uraad reais dove (othe Ligit, replace (ne tire vith only the slandatd Lite. Maiatiin tbe inflation pressare soecitiv’ | [Air Pressutettoid) ‘Size 4 Make Tyoe (Tupeless Tire) ‘inion Tread oth (| eat) BRE | BM) 2° ABE yecsav) 1 mim(0. 0410) onal ‘DUNLOP ~ Wp to 130 kaniBNeH (0. Bini] eer © la htlal daa) 80“RoRRE TIC CeOM) [eer anwenPe [sme in “/ — TEOSMBSB IMPORTANT DRIVE CHAIN INFORMATION er royale, the drive ehala aust be (40001) and adjustee as often as 1 ‘presets en Enans ECSZ0MVILT so00~s000Kr!9400"2860001), dep everity ef| Use and the frecuency of lubrication and adjustnert, For safety. r with only. the standard chein aay tine it teare te over S2dan(i2 Tin), measured over a 20-Link portion pulled etraight with SUN(IDIeF, 201Df) of tension.See the Ovner’s Manual for chain inforeation The Teosdossue ¢ 22 LOCATION OF LABELS (6) Hea reea7s0sn9 ¢ (7) EYES | ACID EXPLOSIVE +. Pane CAN CAUSE GASES CAN CAUSE le FLAMES: BLINDNESS OR BLINDNESS OR INJURY! SMOKING | SEVERE BURNS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN INU.S.A., YUASA INC. ®O84O0A SERVICED BY : READING, PA. 19612 LOCATION OF LABELS 23 rs BCE BIE CON Wo 8 (“= | IMMEDIATELY SHIELD! SULFURIC | WITH WATER FLUSH EYES GET MEDICAL| HELP FAST $ eo” RECYCLE Pb 2 ¥ Teo eB s 24 LOCATION OF LABELS (8) VENIGLE ENISSION CONTROL THFORKATIOW ENGINE FANILY CODE ~ woDet(s) ~~ = EXHAUST EWISSION CONTROL SYSTER DISPLAGENENT TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS TENITION TIMING [10° GTOC AT 1300 FPN TOLE SPEED TSC0 + 50 RPM IN NEUTRAL TOLE ATR FUEL — NO ADJUSTNENT WIXTURE SETLING VALVE CLEARANCE | INIAKE = 0. 15-021 WW (0. 0088-0. 0085 [1] (ENGINE COLD) | extausT : 022-0. 31 wn (o.oos7-00 0127 LN) SPARK PLUG CREEIA-@ (HCK) SPARE PLUG GAP: 0.8-0.9 IW (o031-0.035 1) FUEL CHEOLINE WITH RESEARCH OCTANE Wo. (Row) $1 HiIl ENGINE OTL SELVICE RATING : APT SE, SF OR SC APL SH, SJ OR SLWITH JASO HA VISCOSITY : SAE 10N-40 SEE THE OWMER'S MAWUAL FOR ENGINE O1L LNFORMATI OW THIS VENICLE ODNFORMS 0 U. s. EPA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE To DOD) WODEL YEAR NEN MOTORCYCLES AND IS CERTIFIED TO AN Ac+nox [-— on > PiParkd 1. Turn the handlebar fully te the left. 2. a For parking push down the key in the ON position and ‘turn it to P(Park). Lock b.For locking push down the hey in the OFF position and turn it te LOCK reosoo10z2 ¢ 42 GENERAL INFORMATION Right Handlebar Switches Engine Stop Switch: In addition to the ignition switch, the engine stop switch must be in the @ position for the motorcycle to operate. The engine stop switch is for emer- gency use. If some emergency re- quires stopping the engine, move the engine stop switch to the 1 position. NOTE OAlthough the engine stop switch stops the engine, it does not turn off all the electrical circuits. Ordinarily, the ignition switch should be used to stop the engine. Starter Button: The starter button operates the elec- tric starter when the transmission is in neutral. Refer to the Starting the Engine sec- tion of the “How to Ride the Motor- cycle” chapter for starling instructions. TaoT0228 6 A. Engine Stop Switch B. Starter Button Left Handlebar Switches Dimmer Switch: High or low beam can be selected with the dimmer switch. When the headlight is on high beam ( =o ), the high beam indicator light is lit High beam......( 2D ) Low beam.......( 2 ) NOTE When the headlight is on high beam, both head lights are lit. When the headlight is on low beam, only one headlight is lit. GENERAL INFORMATION 43 A. Dimmer Switch B, Turn Signal Switch C. Horn Button D. Passing Button E. Hazard Turn Signal Switch: When the turn signal switch is turned to the left ( ) or right ( » ), the corresponding turn signal flashes on and off. To stop flashing, push the switch in. 44 GENERAL INFORMATION Horn Button: When the horn button is pushed, the horn sounds. Passing Button: When the passing button is pushed, the headlight high beam (passing beam) comes on to signal the driver of the vehicle ahead that you are about to pass him. The passing light shuts off as soon as the button is released. Hazard Switch: If an emergency requires you to park on the highway shoulder, turn on the hazard lights to warn other drivers of your location. Push in the hazard switch with the ignition switch in the ON or P (Park) position. All the turn signals and turn signal indicator lights will flash on and off. CAUTION If you leave the switch on for a long time, the battery may be- come totally discharged. So be careful not to use the hazard lights for more than 30 minutes. Brake/Clutch Lever Adjusters There is an adjuster on both the brake and clutch levers. Each adjuster has 5 positions so that the released lever position can be adjusted to suit the operator's hands. Push the lever forward and turn the adjuster to align the number with the arrow mark on the lever holder. The distance from the grip to the re- leased lever is minimum at Number 5 and maximum at Number 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 45 Ter00208 6 A Adjuster B. Mark 46 GENERAL INFORMATION Fuel Tank Cap To open the fuel tank cap, pull up the key hole cover. Insert the ignition key into the fuel tank cap and turn the key to the right. To close the cap, push it down into place with the key inserted. The key can be removed by turning it to the left to the original position. NOTE ©The fuel tank cap caanot be closed without the key inserted, and the key cannot be removed unless the cap is locked properly. NOTE Do not push on the key to close the cap, or the cap cannot be locked. o<-~ TaI10196 & A. Key Hole Cover B. ignition Key C. Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank Avoid filling the tank in the rain or where heavy dust is blowing so that the fuel does not get contaminated. Fer2000822 © A. Tank Cap B. Fuel Tank C. Top Level D. Filler Neck GENERAL INFORMATION 47 7 NWSI Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under cer- tain conditions. Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is well venti- lated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Never fill the tank so the fuel level rises into the filler neck. If the tank is overfilled, heat may cause the fuel to expand and overflow through the vents in the tank cap. After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely. If gasoline is spilled on the fuel tank, wipe it off immediately. 48 GENERAL INFORMATION a Fuel Requirement: Fuel Type Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum Antiknock Index of 87. The Antiknock Index is posted on serv- ice station pumps. The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resist- ance to detonation or “

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