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Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valve per cylinder, 52° V-twin
Displacement 1,700cc / 103.7ci
Bore x stroke 102 x 104mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Maximum Torque 108 lb-ft @ 2250
Final Drive Belt
Cooling System Liquid, plus cooling fins
Induction Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Ignition TCBI with Digital Advance
Transmission Six-speed with overdrive
Frame Type Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake/Trail 30° / 6.7 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.1 in.
Front Tire Size 130/90x16
Rear Tire Size 170/70x16
Brakes, front / rear Dual 300 mm discs, dual twin-piston calipers / Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Overall length 98.4 in.
Overall width 40.4 in.
Overall height 57.7 in.
Seat height 28.3 in.
Ground Clearance 5.1 in.
Curb weight 798.2 lbs.
Fuel capacity 5.3 gal.
Wheelbase 65.6 in.
Color Choices Metallic Nocturne Blue / Pearl Burnish Beige, Metallic Dark Green / Pearl Burnish Beige
Warranty 24 months
Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
*Note: Specifications and pricing are subject to change.
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