• Liquid Cooled Engine with Kawasaki Integrated Power Valve System
• Revised porting for increased low end and mid-range power
• Revised KIPS system controls exhaust port height for increased horsepower and torque
• KIPS governor bearing size is larger for increased durability

Electrofusion Cylinder

• Improves heat transfer for consistent power output
• It's porous so it holds lubrication well
• It's hard so it resists abrasion and seizure
• Allows closer piston-to-cylinder clearances for more horsepower

Keihin Power Jet PWK38S Carburetor with K-TRIC

• "Shorty" design places the mainjet and slide closer to the cylinder for improved throttle response
• Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) uses a sensor to alter ignition timing according to throttle position and engine speed for better throttle response and more power
• Revised Power Jet system uses an electronic solenoid to close a fuel passageway at two separate rpm settings to extend the power peak and increase top-end power at over-rev

UNI-TRAK® Rear Suspension

• Cast aluminum section of the swingarm is designed for less unsprung weight and more rigidity
• The shock features both low-and high-speed compression damping adjustments
• Aluminum shock components reduce unsprung weight
• Triple-rate shock spring makes shock action even more progressive

46mm Upside Down Cartridge Fork

• New bladder system helps smooth out jolts and control bottoming
• New .43 kg/mm fork springs
• Polished internal surfaces for smooth action
• New piston assembly on the cartridge is speed sensrtive

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

• Redesigned front brake caliper for better feel
• Improved dust seals at the rear brake lever and caliper

High Tensile Steel Perimeter Frame

• Compact and quick handling
• Removable aluminum rear subframe for easy access to the rear shock

Details

• New graphics
• Flat seat allows free rider movement

• New handlebar bend for increased rider comfort