The Kawasaki KLV 1000 is a motorcycle model produced from 2004 to 2006. It is powered by a DOHC, 90-degree V-twin, four-stroke engine with a capacity of 996cc and a compression ratio of 11.3:1. Equipped with fuel injection and 45mm throttle bodies, it can reach a maximum power output of 98hp at 7400 rpm and a torque of 101Nm at 6400 rpm. The motorcycle has a cable-operated multiplate wet clutch and a six-speed transmission, with final drive delivered by chain.
The KLV 1000 features a telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped 43mm fork for the front suspension, and a swingarm, coil spring, and oil-damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping for the rear suspension. The braking system includes two 310mm discs with two-piston calipers for the front and a single 260mm disc with a one-piston caliper for the rear. The tires are 110/80 R19 for the front and 150/70 R17 for the rear, and the seat height is 830mm with a wheelbase of 1540mm.
The motorcycle has a dry weight of 207kg and a fuel capacity of 22 liters. It also features a digital transistorized ignition and an electric starter. In summary, the Kawasaki KLV 1000 is a high-performance motorcycle with advanced features that provide a smooth and comfortable ride.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLV 1000
| Year | 2004 – 06 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 996 cc / 60.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 X 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Induction | Fuel Injection with 45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Digital Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 98 hp / 71.5 kW @ 7400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 78 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm |
| Clutch | Cable-operated multiplate wet clutch |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped 43mm forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2x 310mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/80 R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70 R17 |
| Seat Height | 830mm. |
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 207 Kg / 456lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
