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New black-painted frame and swingarm for improved appearance
Liquid-cooled, 996cc,
90 degree V-twin, DOHC 8-valve, engine
- tuned for strong low & mid-range torque
Electronic fuel
injection features the Suzuki Dual Throttle
Valve System (SDTV) - maintains optimum
air velocity in the intake tract for
smooth low-to-mid rpm throttle response
and improved engine torque
Auto Fast Idling System
(AFIS), automatically sets throttle
valve opening during cold engine starts
by monitoring coolant temperature
Digital ignition system
provides optimum ignition timing with
separate maps for each cylinder
Semi-gear driven valve
system simplifies maintenance and minimizes
cam sprocket size and engine height
for optimum engine placement
Lightweight shim-under-bucket
valve system operates 36mm intake and
33mm exhaust valves, plus valve timing
with emphasis on low-rpm power
SCEM (Suzuki Composite
Electro-chemical Material) plated cylinders
minimize cylinder size and improve heat
dissipation
Wide-ratio 6-speed transmission
with 6th gear over-drive and wide-diameter
hydraulic clutch for a light pull at
the clutch lever
High-efficiency liquid
cooling system for optimum engine operating
temperature - includes compact oil cooler
Lightweight magnesium
valve covers, ignition cover, and sound-deadening
plastic outer clutch cover
High-mounted stainless
steel exhaust system with aluminum mufflers
tuned to enhance engine torque output
PAIR - air injection
system reduces CO and HC emissions -
California model equipped with catalyst
in exhaust to further reduce emissions
Sport-styled front
fairing for wind protection, plus large
comfortable seat, engine guard, and hand
guards - fairing includes large multi-reflector
60/55W headlights
Height-adjustable windshield for increased
wind protection and comfort - can be
adjusted to three positions in a 50mm
vertical range
Easy-to-read instruments
with large speedometer and tach dials,
plus LCD display for fuel level, engine
temperature, odometer, tripmeters and
clock
Standard hand guards
designed for maximum wind protection
Engine undercover shaped
for ample ground clearance and sleek
appearance
Large rear luggage rack
with rubber-padded platform to help
keep bags and luggage in place
Aluminum twin-spar frame
and aluminum swingarm are lightweight,
compact and rigid - bolt-on sub-frame
simplifies maintenance
Cartridge-style 43mm
front fork with adjustable preload provides
6.3 inches of wheel travel for a comfortable
ride
Link-type rear suspension
features a piggyback-style shock absorber
with adjustable rebound damping and
a knob-operated hydraulic preload adjuster
- 6.3 inches of wheel travel
Dual front disc brakes
with large 310mm rotors and twin-piston
calipers, plus single-disc rear brake
with 260mm rotor and single-piston caliper
Lightweight cast aluminum
wheels - F: 2.50 x 19 with 110/80R-19
radial tire, R: 4.0 x 17 with 150/70R-17
rear tire
Large 5.8 gallon fuel
tank for long-range operation
| Engine: | 996cc, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves, TSC |
| Bore Stroke: | 98.0 x 66.0mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel System: | Fuel Injection |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump |
| Ignition: | Digital/Transistorized |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Final Drive: | #525 chain |
| Overall Length: | 2295mm (90.4 in.) |
| Overall Width: | 910mm (35.8 in.) |
| Overall Height: | 1395mm (54.9 in.) |
| Seat Height: | 840mm (33.1 in.) |
| Ground Clearance: | 165mm (6.5 in.) |
| Wheelbase: | 1535mm (60.4 in.) |
| Dry Weight: | 208kg (458 lbs.); 210 kg (462 lbs.) CA. model |
| Suspension Front: | Telescopic, cartridge-type, oil damped, adjustable preload |
| Suspension Rear: | Link-type, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Brakes Front: | Dual hydraulic disc |
| Brakes Rear: | Single hydraulic disc |
| Tires Front: | 110/80R-19 |
| Tires Rear: | 150/70R-17 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 22 liter (5.8 gal.) |
| Color: | Blue, Black |
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