Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
1200
Service
Engine Oil Classification API:
CG
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
20w/50
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
1.9
Float Height:
10.5 -11.5
Fork oil grade:
SAE 5
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
110
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
110
Idle Speed (rpm):
1000 - 1050
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.8
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
36
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
38
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
32
Tyre Pressure Front - Pillion Bar / psi:
36
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
Hydraulic
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
Hydraulic
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Disc
Brake fluid:
D.O.T. 5 SILICONE
Front Disc Size:
340 mm Nissin full floating, stainless steel
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
6 piston Nissin
Rear Disc Size:
230 mm
Rear-Pistons-per-caliper:
1 Nissin single piston
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
192.78 kg
Fuel Capacity:
20.82 Litres
Ground Clearance:
132 mm
Rake:
25 degrees
Reserve Fuel Capacity:
2.27 Litres
Seat Height:
749 mm
Trail:
9.91 mm
Wheelbase:
1397 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12 VDC Sealed
Bulb-Headlight:
60/55 W
Charging System:
Alternator
Ignition:
Map-h
Ignition Timing:
20 degrees BTDC @ 1000 rpm with VOES connected
Spark Plugs:
NGK DCPR7E
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke OHV V Twin
Bore x Stroke:
88.8 x 96.8 mm
Carburation:
Harley Davidson CV Keihin 40mm
Carburation Idle Jet:
42
Carburation Main Jet:
195
Compression Ratio:
10:1
Displacement:
1203 cc
Fuel Minimum Octane Rating:
91
Lubrication System:
Dry sump
No. of Valves:
2
Red line RPM:
6000 rpm
Starting:
Electric
Valve Train:
push rod hydraulic lifters
Transmission
Clutch Type:
Wet multi plate
Sprocket front:
27
Sprocket rear:
61
Transmission:
fluid capacity
Misc.
Colour Options:
Ice white pearl only
Place of Manufacture:
USA
Power
Max Power Output:
90 bhp
Max Torque:
80 ft-lbs
Top Speed:
137 mph with short gearing
Suspension
Front:
WP 4054 IBS Inverted
Front Travel:
119.4 mm
Rear:
WP extension type (recalled to Showa)
Rear Travel:
124.5 mm
Tyres
Front:
120/70 ZR17
Rear:
170/60 ZR17
Wheels
Front:
3.5 x 17
Rear:
5.0 x 17
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