SUPER SHERPA FEATURES

Jan. 01, 2000 By Rick Sieman
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SUPER SHERPA FEATURES  

Dual-Overhead Cam Four-Stroke Engine

  • 4 valves for efficient breathing
  • Narrow valve angle for a compact combustion chamber and small cylinder head
  • Specially-designed cooling fins and passageways route air for more efficient cooling
Gear-Driven Engine Balancer
  • Smoothes engine vibration for rider comfort
Stainless Steel Exhaust System
  • Looks good and resists corrosion
  • U.S. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor/muffler only emits 80 decibles
34mm Mikuni Constant Velocity Carburetor
  • Provides excellent fuel economy and quick response
Electric Starter
  • Provides quick, easy starts
36mm Front Fork
  • Aluminum upper and lower triple clamps reduce weight
  • 51 degrees of steering lock radius for easy maneuverability at low speeds
UNI-TRAK@ Rear Suspension System
  • Progressively increases the damping and spring rates as the suspension is compressed
  • Swingarm is extruded box-section aluminum for rigidity and light weight
Disc brakes
  • Provides sure stopping power with minimal effort
Aluminum Rims
  • Reduce unsprung weight for better suspension action
  • Attractive gold finish
Digital Multi-function Meter
  • Contains speedometer, dual trip meters, clock and odometer
Convenience Features
  • Maintenance-free battery
  • Ignition switch and fork lock combination
  • Choke lever within easy reach on upper triple clamp
  • Oil sight window for quick and easy oil checks
  • Push-to-cancel turn signal switch
  • Snail-type chain adjusters
  • Durable O-ring chain
  • Easy-to-service guillotine-style air filter
  • Polished aluminum frame guards
  • Chrome handlebars with brushed alloy clamps for an attractive appearance Engine case guard
2000 SUPER SHERPA SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve single cylinder
Displacement 249 cc
Starting Electric
Bore x Stroke 72.0 x 61.2mm
Cooling Air
Carburetion Mikuni BST34
Ignition CDI
Transmission 6-speed
Frame Semi-double cradle steel
Rake/trail 28 degrees/4.2 in.
Suspension, front 36mm telescopic fork
Suspension, rear Uni-Trak® single shock system
Wheel travel, front 9.1 in.
Wheel travel, rear 7.3 in.
Tire, front 2.75 x 21
Tire,rear 4.10x18
Brakes, front/rear Single hydraulic disc/Disc
Overall length 81.9 in.
Overall width 30.7 in.
Overall height 46.9 in.
Ground clearance 10.6 in.
Seat height 32.7 in.
Dry weight 249 lbs.
Fuel capacity 2.4 gal.
Wheelbase 54.1 in.
Color Olive Green


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