Catalog: Kawasaki Motorcycles | |
| A damper on the left end crankshaft sprocket dampens large torque fluctuations and reduces shock loads on the primary drive and transmission. The Hi-Vo chain primary drive eliminates gear noise. Mounting the cable-actuated clutch on the left side of the engine gives the engine a classic V-Twin shape. Dual scavenging oil pumps are used, one in the crankcase and one in the clutch case, each moving oil to the transmission room. A third oil pump takes the oil from the transmission room and feeds it under high pressure throughout the engine. Semi-dry sump design eliminates external oil lines ... | |
| MODEL FEATURES Engine Lightweight, liquid-cooled, 498cc, DOHC, 8-valve, twin-cylinder engine produces sport bike power with broad usable torque. Compact parallel twin design provides good mass centralization for superior handling. Free breathing, 8-valve cylinder head boosts low end torque and provides maximum valve area for optimum flow at high speeds. Compact combustion chambers increase compression ratio while reducing the possibility of detonation on todays gasolines. Dual CVK 34mm, semi-flat slide carburetors precisely control fuel metering assuring uniform power delivery at all ... | |
| MODEL FEATURES Engine Lightweight, liquid-cooled, 248cc, DOHC, 8-valve twin-cylinder engine is easy to handle with a broad torque curve yet provides high revving performance as riders skills improve. Compact parallel twin design provides good mass centralization for superior handling. Automatic camchain tensioner keeps cam timing spot-on without maintenance. Free breathing, 8-valve cylinder head boosts low end torque and provides maximum valve area for optimum flow at high speeds. Compact combustion chambers increase compression ratio while reducing the possibility of detonation on todays ... | |
