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Most compact engine in its category, helps reduce the dimensions of the entire motorcycle
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Triangular crank and transmission shaft layout makes it short from front to back
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Semi-dry sump oil system reduces overall engine height
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The narrow pitch of the chrome composite plated aluminum cylinders helps reduce engine width
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Tuned to deliver smooth, responsive power in the low-to mid-rpm range for exceptional roll-on response – ideal in negotiating city traffic
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180° crankshaft plus balancer shaft smoothes engine pulses
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Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling
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Muffler with 3-way catalyzer and bullet-tip opening is mounted below the engine to help lower the center of gravity and aid weight centralization
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Keeps engine temperatures consistent for long engine life and sustained power during hard use
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Allows closer engine tolerances for more horsepower
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Coolant is routed through the engine cases reducing the number of external hoses
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Utilizes 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies with ECU controlled sub throttle valves for optimum performance and rideability
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Sub throttles, located behind the main throttle valves, give the DFI system a more precise throttle response, similar to a constant velocity carburetor
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Automatic fast idle system makes starting and warm-up easy
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Precise fuel injection and exhaust catalyzer significantly reduce emissions
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Microprocessor controlled timing never requires adjustment and is ultra responsive to engine needs
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Spark plug mounted “stick” ignition coils are compact and help reduce weight
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Cassette style transmission with the shafts and shift drum in a compact layout that is easily removed as a single unit from the case for easier maintenance
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Trellis frame is small and light and narrow at the knees and feet for increased rider comfort and control
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Designed using 3-dimensional computer analysis to achieve the optimum stiffness balance for better handling
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Aluminum gull-wing swingarm and offset, laydown single rear shock complement the frame design via an integrated line flowing from the steering head to the rear hub
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Short, compact frame and engine design allows the swingarm to be longer, which helps improve overall handling
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Showa shock has adjustable preload and rebound damping and uses a free piston and 2-stage damping valves for smooth action during initial compression that becomes much firmer near the end of the stroke for a more planted feel
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41 mm inverted fork with stiff springs combines the best of dual sport and sportbike-type suspensions, to deliver excellent performance over a wide range of conditions
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Tapered, relatively short outer tubes help provide the ideal stiffness balance to compliment chassis settings
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Fork height, preload and rebound damping can all be adjusted to fine-tune the suspension to specific conditions or riding styles
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Braking duties handled by dual 300 mm front petal discs with 2-piston calipers and a single 220 mm rear petal disc with a 1-piston caliper
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Same rotor design as found on the Ninja supersport machines, petal design rotors offer improved cooling and warp resistance
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Also found on the Ninja ZX™-6R and ZX-10R; the 6-spoke design requires much less material between spokes so that the rim thickness is thinner and overall wheel weight is reduced
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Each part of the 2-piece seat was designed with a different thickness and firmness of foam to optimize comfort for both rider and passenger
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Passenger seat and grab bars were designed to provide a natural seating position for added comfort
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Easy-to-read instrument panel has a large analog tachometer and digital readout for the speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer, dual trip meters and clock. White LED backlighting provides increased visibility at night
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3 different settings, each 20 mm apart, allows riders to set the windscreen height to suit their preferences
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