2009 Ninja® ZX-10R

Racing crucible hardens this Ninja’s edge

Creating a superbike engine and chassis combination that is competent enough to delight professional racers, yet still possesses valuable streetbike qualities to satisfy mainstream riders is a delicate balancing act to say the least. However, Kawasaki sportbike engineers arent your average slide rule gang. They gathered an extensive amount of superbike racing knowledge and distilled it into the latest Ninja® ZX-10R, to create a machine that dominates, regardless of the locale.

Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement: 998cc
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance and Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS)
Transmission: Six-speed
Color: Ebony, Candy Burnt Orange / Flat Super Black, Special Edition Lime Green / Metallic Diablo Black
MSRP: Standard $11,799 / Special Edition $11,999
Warranty: 12 Months

VULCAN 1500 CLASSIC

2008 VULCAN® 1500 CLASSIC

Performance and value that’s hard to beat: a full-sized cruiser ready for the open road

The heart of the 1500 Classic is its 90-cubic inch fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, SOHC V-twin engine that features elegantly sculpted cylinders and polished cooling fins. The engine is rubber-mounted and has a gear-driven engine balancer to smooth the vibrations –well enough to allow the use of a single-pin crank, which helps it produce a distinct V-twin rumble. Each of the big 50-degree V-twin’s cylinders has four valves actuated by a single overhead cam and more than 84 foot pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm.

Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve per cylinder, 50° V-twin
Displacement: 1,470cc / 90 cu.in.
Bore & Stroke: 102.0 x 90.0 mm
Maximum Torque: 84.6 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm

Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.0 gal.
Seat Height: 27.6 in.
Dry Weight: 659 lb.

Vulcan 1600

KAWASAKI’S VULCAN® 1600 MEAN STREAK® HAS THE MUSCLES, HANDLING AND IMAGE TO BACK UP ITS STREET CRED

Serious performance for serious riders

The Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak’s 1,552cc V-twin engine offers a smooth wave of torque to make your ride more entertaining, thanks to high-tech features like liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, dual spark plug digital ignition and four valves per cylinder. A single-pin crankshaft and a gear-driven counter balancer work together to provide a classic, comforting V-Twin rumble without harsh vibrations.

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, 50-degree V-twin
Displacement: 1,552cc / 95ci
Bore x stroke: 102.0mm x 95.0mm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling: Liquid
Induction: Digital fuel injection with dual 40mm throttle bodies
Ignition: Dual Plug TCBI with digital advance
Transmission: Five-speed

Dry weight: 640 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Wheelbase: 67.1 in.

2008 NINJA ZX-10R

KAWASAKI'S 2008 NINJA® ZX™-10R SUPERBIKE IS POISED FOR COMPETITION

Factory superbike talent in a street savvy performer

Professional riders know it's useless to have the most power if you can't get it to the ground. The 2008 Ninja ZX-10R employs the new Kawasaki Ignition Management System (KIMS) to aid with that essential power delivery precision, thus ensuring smooth throttle response without sudden spikes in engine speed and protecting the engine and catalyzers from damage. It does this by monitoring the standard FI system input data (engine speed, throttle position, vehicle speed, gear position and feedback from intake air temperature, intake air pressure, engine temperature and O2 sensors), and checking every 0.02 seconds for any sudden changes in RPM. The KIMS doesn't interfere with normal operation and still allows the engine to rev freely under typical riding conditions.

Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement: 998cc

Maximum Torque: 83.2 lb-ft @ 8,700 rpm
Compression Ratio: 12.9:1 Fuel Injection: DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder

Transmission: Six-speed

Front Tire Size: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size: 190/55 ZR17

Dry Weight: 394.7 lbs.

Color: Lime Green / Flat Super Black, Metallic Diablo Black, Candy Plasma Blue / Flat Super Black

2008 Ninja ZX-14R

KAWASAKI’S FORMIDABLE FLAGSHIP, THE 2008 NINJA® ZX™-14 FINE-TUNED FOR EXTRA FIREPOWER

Conquering the challenging Euro-III regulations is admirable, but Kawasaki took it to the next level on the ZX-14 with changes to its 1352cc engine which improve the power characteristics while meeting noise regulations. The injection system was first to receive attention in an effort to boost peak power, give a more linear mid-range and stronger low end torque with the same user-friendly personality. The fine-atomizing fuel injectors had their lateral spray angle increased from 15 to 20 degrees to disperse the atomized fuel over a wider area and the intake porting was revised to provide optimum flow characteristics.

Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valve per cylinder, inline-four

Maximum Torque: 154 N/m {15.7 kgf/m} 113.5 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm

Transmission: 6-Speed

Front Tire Size: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire Size: 190/50 ZR17

Dry Weight: 485 lbs.
Color: Metallic Midnight Sapphire Blue, Atomic Silver, Special Edition: Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Persimmon Red

Vulcan 2000 Classic LT

KAWASAKI VULCAN® 2000 CLASSIC LT

The perfect combination of touring comfort and superlative performance

To fully benefit from the Vulcan 2000 Classic LT’s advanced electronics, a gear position sensor in the transmission sends signals to the ECU, further enhancing fuel injection volume and ignition timing, and thus improving performance. Final drive to the rear wheel is provided by smooth, quiet and low maintenance belt drive.

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid cooled, OHV, four-valve cylinder head, 52 degrees V-twin

Maximum torque: 141 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm

Dry weight: 796 lbs.

Color choices Two tone: Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver, Two tone: Candy Cardinal Red / Atomic Silver

Wheel travel, front: 5.9 in.
Wheel travel, rear: 3.9 in.

2008 Versys

Big Comfort, Long Travel Suspension, and Innovative Styling: One Versatile, Fun, Street-Savvy Motorcycle

The new 2008 Kawasaki Versys™ is a machine which occupies a hard to define sweet spot in the motorcycling universe. Is it a practical commuter? Long-legged urban assault vehicle? Sportbike? Light Tourer?

The answer on all counts is a resounding Yes! This isn’t a niche specialist but rather a jack-of-all-trades with user-friendly versatility as one of its many charms.

Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC, four-valve per cylinder, parallel twin

Maximum Torque: 44.9 lb/ft @6,800 rpm

Ignition: Digital CDI
Transmission: 6-Speed

Front Brake Type: Dual 300mm petal discs with two-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type: Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.0 gal.

2008 Ninja 250R

2008 KAWASAKI NINJA® 250R SUPERSPORT OFFERS AUTHENTIC NINJA STYLE AND PERFORMANCE

Quick, Affordable, Fuel Efficient, Easy to Ride and Great Looking

The 250R’s new fairing and windscreen not only look great, they deliver improved wind protection for a wide range of riding situations.

Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin

Maximum Torque: 22 Nm (2.24 kgf/m) 16.2 lb-ft/9,500 rpm
Compression Ratio: 11.6:1
Carburetor: Keihin CVK30 x 2

Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

Front Tire Size: 110/70-17
Rear Tire Size: 130/70-17
Wheelbase: 55.1 in

Dry Weight: 333 lbs. / 337 lbs. (CA-model)

Ninja 650R

KAWASAKI NINJA® 650R SPORT PERFORMANCE COMBINED WITH REAL WORLD HANDLING

A middleweight that’s capable, practical, strong and fun to ride

The 650R’s engine may be tuned for manageable delivery, but it also has excellent roll-on response for highway passing and more than enough power to be an entertaining trackday companion.

Engine Type
Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve per cylinder, parallel twin

Front Tire Size: 120/70-17
Rear Tire Size: 160/60-17
Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.1 gal.

Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

Ignition: Digital CDI

Ninja 500R

Exciting two-wheel fun, practical two-wheel efficiency

Practicality is the Kawasaki’s Ninja® 500R’s biggest asset as it strikes an ideal balance between function, form and budget that’s rarely achieved in the sport bike world. A sensible sportbike, the 500R is ready to rip, yet remains friendly enough for beginners to feel confident in its manners.

At the heart of this excellent platform is the Ninja 500R’s 498cc liquid-cooled, parallel twin-cylinder four-stroke engine. With dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, the robust motor is both beginner-friendly and rousing to expert riders

And the Ninja 500R also shares the same sporty styling of its bigger siblings, with an aerodynamic half-fairing that provides wind protection for the rider and is stylishly complemented by a lower fairing.

Ninja ZX-6R

High-Revving 599cc Four-Cylinder, DOHC Engine
- Compact, narrow and lightweight design

Ram Air Induction
- Central ram air duct offers a straighter path to the airbox for maximum intake efficiency and provides the mounting surface for the instrument panel, eliminating brackets and weight

TCBI Ignition with Digital Advance
- High-speed 32-bit ECU processor provides precise engine management

Pre-chamber Equipped Under-seat Muffler
- Exhaust header design contributes to improved exhaust efficiency

Racing-Style Slipper Clutch
- Racing-type slipper clutch reduces chassis disturbance when making rapid downshifts

Six-Speed Transmission Aerodynamic Bodywork
- Design is the most aerodynamically efficient of any Ninja sportbike available

2009 Vulcan 500 LTD

Affordable cruiser styling, outstanding small displacement efficiency

Twin-cylinder 498cc Engine
- Compact parallel-twin design based on the NINJA® 500R sportbike engine
- Special cam profiles and ample flywheel weight boost low-end torque

Four Valves per Cylinder
- Better flow for more power at high rpm
- Compact combustion chamber for less detonation with today’s gasoline
- Augments low-end torque

Six-Speed Transmission
- Allows engine’s full potential to be utilized

2008 Concours 14

Key Features:
- Most powerful production sport tourer
- Next generation monocoque aluminum frame
- Comfortable long distance riding position
- Low-maintenance shaft drive

1,352cc Four-Cylinder, DOHC Engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)

Gear-Driven Dual Engine Balancers
- Already in perfect primary balance, dual secondary balancers virtually eliminate unwanted vibrations for extremely smooth engine operation and enhanced rider comfort

Monocoque Aluminum Frame
- The frame is a hollow aluminum box that arches over the engine from the steering head to the swing arm pivot; it is narrow, strong, rigid and very light

Bodywork Optimized for Sport Touring
- Fairing design promotes smooth airflow around the rider and passenger with minimal buffeting
- Integrated, locking hard luggage offers plenty of storage, without disrupting the Concours 14’s style or performance
- Electrically adjustable vented windscreen
- Large, comfortable seat offers long-distance comfort for both rider and passenger
- Glove box mounted on the fuel tank cover