Page 13 of Kawasaki Motorcycles by Kawasaki USA

Linkage-equipped rear gas shock with reservoir is fully adjustable for spring preload, compression damping, and rebound damping. Rear ride height is shim-adjustable. Lightweight aluminum suspension linkage reduces chassis weight and contributes to the responsive rear suspension action. Both front and rear suspension are fitted with top-out springs for stable suspension performance. Because the top-out springs regulate suspension elongation, the rider will also experience less nose dive feel under heavy braking after hard acceleration, as well as greater stability when getting back on the gas after hard braking. Highly rigid 43 mm inverted fork is fully adjustable and features settings that are biased towards track riding. Front fork is fully adjustable for spring preload, compression damping, and rebound damping. A super-hard DLC coating (Diamond-Like Carbon) on the outer surface of the inner fork tubes reduces sliding friction (stiction) and improves action, especially in situations where the suspension is subjected to heavy loads, such as during braking or when banked over. While the coating provides its greatest benefits on the racetrack, street riding is also notably smoother. The increased surface hardness also helps to prevent scratches and damage to the tubes.

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