84 GENERAL INFORMATION

Ignition Switch/Steering
• Engine can be started.
j Lock ON • be used. equipment can
All electrical
This is a three-position, key-operated
switch. • Key cannot be removed.
The key can be removed when it is in
• Engine off.
the “OFF” or “LOCK” position. OFF
• Key can beequipment
Electrical is off.
• removed.

• Steering locked.
LOCK • Engine off.
• Electrical equipment is off.
• Key can be removed.

For locking:
1. Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
2. Push the key down in the “OFF” po-
sition and turn it to “LOCK.”
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WARNING with the engine stopped, or the bat-

tery may become totally discharged. j
Turning the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position while riding
the motorcycle shuts down the Right Handlebar Switches
entire electrical system (head-
light, brake light, turn signal
light, etc) and the engine will
stop, which could cause an ac-
cident resulting in severe injury
or death. Never operate the
ignition switch while riding the
motorcycle; only operate it when
the motorcycle is at a standstill.

NOTE
○The tail, city and license plate lights A. Engine Start/Stop Switch
B. Mode Button
are on whenever the ignition key is
in the “ON” position. The headlight Engine Start/Stop Switch
goes on when the starter button is To start the engine, refer to the Start-
released after starting the engine. ing the Engine section for starting in-
○Do not leave the ignition switch at the structions.
“ON” position for an extended time
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To stop the engine in an emergency, Mode Button

j move the engine stop switch to the The mode button is used for setting
position. the meter and KTRC mode.
Ordinarily, the engine stop switch
Meter setting: Refer to the Setting Mode
must be in the position for the section.
motorcycle to operate.
KTRC Refer to the Kawasaki
NOTE setting: TRaction Control
○Ordinarily, the ignition switch should (KTRC) section in the
HOW TO RIDE THE
be used to stop the engine.
○Although the engine stop switch MOTORCYCLE chapter.
stops the engine, it does not turn off
all the electrical circuits and eventu-
ally the battery will be discharged.
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Left Handlebar Switches To change the high or low beam,

push the dimmer/passing button for- j
ward.
To select the high beam momentary,
push dimmer/passing button rearward.

A. Dimmer/Passing Button
B. Hazard Button
C. Horn Button
D. Upper Button
E. Turn Signal Switch
F. Lower Button A. Dimmer Button Function
B. Passing Button Function

Dimmer/Passing Button
High or low beam can be selected
with the dimmer/passing button.
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High beam... (High beam indica- Upper and Lower Button

j tor: see Meter Instruments section) The upper and lower buttons are
Low beam... used for setting the meter. Refer to the
Passing... (The high beam turns Display Select section.
on only while the dimmer/passing but- Hazard Button
ton is pushed.) Push in the hazard button with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position. All
Turn Signal Switch the turn signal lights and turn signal
When the turn signal switch is turned indicators will blink.
to the left ( ) or right ( ) the cor-
responding turn signal lights and turn NOTE
signal indicator blinks. To cancel the ○Be careful not to use the hazard
turn signal, push the switch in. lights for an extended period of time,
otherwise the battery may become
Horn Button totally discharged.
When the horn button is pushed, the
horn sounds.
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Brake Lever Adjuster [Brake Lever Adjustment]

Turn ← → j
Adjuster Turn out
NOTICE in
Lever ← →
Only adjust the front brake lever Position
Far Near
position as shown below. Do
not attempt to make any other
adjustments to the front brake
lever and master cylinder. If any
brake adjustment is required
other than the brake lever po-
sition, consult your authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
While pushing the brake lever for-
ward, turn the adjuster and choose a
suitable lever position.
A. Adjuster
B. Brake Lever
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Clutch Lever Adjuster [Clutch Lever Adjustment]

j Turn ← →
Adjuster Turn out
NOTICE in
Lever ← →
Only adjust the clutch lever po- Position
Far Near
sition as shown below. Do not
attempt to make any other ad-
justments to the clutch lever and
master cylinder. If any clutch ad-
justment is required other than
the brake lever position, con-
sult your authorized Kawasaki
dealer.
While pushing the clutch lever for-
ward, turn the adjuster and choose a
suitable lever position.
A. Adjuster
B. Clutch Lever
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Fuel Antiknock Index of 90 or more

Up to 10% of ethanol contained j
WARNING NOTICE
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and can be explosive under cer- Use only unleaded gasoline.
tain conditions, creating the po- Never use leaded gasoline.
tential for serious burns. Turn Leaded gasoline significantly
the ignition switch off. reduces the capability of the cat-
Do not smoke. alytic converter in the exhaust
Make sure the area is well ven- system.
tilated and free from any source
of flame or sparks; this includes
any appliance with a pilot light.
NOTICE
Use minimum of 90 octane gaso-
line only to prevent severe en-
Fuel Requirements gine damage.

Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline

with the following conditions.
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NOTICE NOTICE
j If engine “knocking” or “ping- Avoid using blends of unleaded
ing” occurs, use a different gasoline and methanol (wood al-
brand of gasoline of a higher cohol) whenever possible, and
octane rating. If this condition is never use “gasohol” containing
allowed to continue it can lead more than 5% methanol.
to severe engine damage. Gaso- Fuel system damage and perfor-
line quality is important. Fuels mance problems may result.
of low quality or not meeting
standard industry specifications
NOTE
may result in unsatisfactory per-
formance. Operating problems ○Other oxygenates approved for use
that result from the use of poor in unleaded gasoline include TAME
quality or nonrecommended fuel (up to 16.7%) and ETBE (up to
may not be covered under your 17.2%). Fuel containing these oxy-
warranty. genates can also be used in your
Kawasaki.
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NOTICE Fuel Type and Octane Rating

Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline. j
Never use gasoline with an oc-
The Antiknock Index is posted on ser-
tane rating lower than the min-
vice station pumps. The octane rating
imum specified by Kawasaki.
of a gasoline is a measure of its resis-
Never use “gasohol” with more
tance to detonation or “knocking.” The
than 10% ethanol, or more than
Antiknock Index is an average of the
5% methanol.
Research Octane Number (RON) and
Gasoline containing methanol
the Motor Octane Number (MON) as
must also be blended with cosol-
shown in the table.
vents and corrosion inhibitors.
Certain ingredients of gasoline Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline
may cause paint fading or dam-
age. Be extra careful not to spill Ethanol Content E10 or less
gasoline or gasoline oxygenate Antiknock Index 90 or more
blends during refueling.
When not operating your
Kawasaki for 30 to 60 days, mix a
fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL)
with the gasoline in the fuel tank.
Fuel stabilizer additives inhibit
oxidation of the fuel which mini-
mizes gummy deposits.
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NOTICE WARNING
j Do not use any fuel that con- Gasoline is extremely flammable
tains more ethanol or other oxy- and can be explosive under cer-
genates than specified for E10 tain conditions, creating the po-
fuel* in this vehicle. Damage tential for serious burns. Turn
to the engine and fuel system, the ignition switch off. Do not
or engine starting and/or per- smoke.
formance problems may result Make sure the area is well ven-
from the use of improper fuel. tilated and free from any source
of flame or sparks; this includes
*E10 means fuel containing up to 10% any appliance with a pilot light.
ethanol. Never fill the tank completely to
the top.
If the tank is filled completely to
Filling the Tank
the top, heat may cause the fuel
to expand and overflow through
Avoid filling the tank in the rain or
the vents in the tank cap.
where heavy dust is blowing so that the
After refueling, make sure the
fuel does not get contaminated.
tank cap is closed securely. If
gasoline is spilled on the fuel
tank, wipe it off immediately.
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NOTICE
California model only: Never fill j
the tank so the fuel level rises
into the filler neck. If the tank is
overfilled, heat may cause the
fuel to expand and flow into the
Evaporative Emission Control
System resulting in hard start-
ing and engine hesitation and
in compliance with the emission
regulation. A. Key Hole Cover
B. Ignition Key

• Lift
C. Fuel Tank Cap
the key hole cover.
• Insert the ignition key into the fuel • Open the fuel tank cap.
tank cap. • Add fuel.
• Turn the key clockwise while pushing
down the fuel tank cap.
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• The key can be removed by turning

counterclockwise to the original po-
j
sition.
• Close the key hole cover.
NOTICE
Never fill the tank completely to
the top.
If the tank is filled completely to
the top, heat may cause the fuel
A. Tank Cap
B. Fuel Tank
to expand and overflow through
C. Top Level the vents in the tank cap.
D. Bottom of Filler Neck (Maximum Fuel After refueling, make sure the
Level) tank cap is closed securely.
If gasoline is spilled on the fuel
NOTE tank, wipe it off immediately.
○Do not exceed the maximum fuel
level as shown. NOTE
• Push the fuel tank cap down into
place with the key inserted.
○The fuel tank cap cannot be closed
without the key inserted, and the key
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cannot be removed unless the cap is Seat

locked properly. The seat pad can be removed using j
○Do not push on the key to close the the ignition key.
cap, or the cap cannot be locked.
Seat Pad Removal

Side Stand WARNING

Always kick the stand fully up before The muffler quickly becomes
moving the motorcycle. The engine will very hot soon after the engine
stop automatically if the motorcycle is in is started and can cause serious
gear and the clutch is released with the burns. To avoid burns, be care-
side stand down. ful not to touch the muffler when
operating the seat lock.
NOTE
○When using the side stand, turn the
handlebar to the left.
• Insert
lock.
the ignition key into the seat

○Make sure the side stand is down se-

curely before leaving the motorcycle.
• Remove the seat pad while turning
the key clockwise and moving the
○Do not sit on the motorcycle while it seat pad a little to the right and left.
is on its side stand.
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A. Ignition Key A. Seat Pad

B. Seat Pad B. Bracket
C. Slot
D. Hook
Seat Pad Installation
E. Latch Hole
• Insert the bracket of the seat pad into
the slot of the frame.
NOTE
• Insert the hook of the seat pad into
the latch hole. ○If the seat pad is not installed in the
• Push
clicks.
the seat pad until the lock correct position, there is a gap be-
tween the seat pad cover and the
seat cover. If there is a gap, reinstall
the seat pad.
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A. Gap A. Seat Pad

B. Seat Pad Cover B. Hexagonal Wrench
C. Seat Cover
• Using the removed hexagonal
wrench, remove the seat bolts and
Seat Removal
• Remove the seat pad (see Seat Pad
Removal). •
washers.
Pull the seat rearward, and then re-
• Remove the hexagonal wrench. move it upward.
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• Insert the tabs at the front part of the

seat under the fuel tank bracket.
j
• Using the removed hexagonal
wrench, tighten the seat bolts with
the washers to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque
Seat Bolts
6.9 N·m (0.70 kgf·m, 61 in·lb)

A. Seat Bolts and Washers

NOTE
B. Seat ○If a torque wrench is not available,
this item should be checked after in-
Seat Installation stallation by an authorized Kawasaki
• Insert the rear part of the seat under
the seat cover.
dealer.
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A. Seat A. Band
B. Rear Part of Seat B. Tool Kit
C. Seat Cover
D. Tabs
E. Fuel Tank Bracket Storage Compartment
• Install the hexagonal wrench to the
seat pad.
The storage compartment is located
under the seat cover.
The compartment is used to store
Tool Kit light items.
The tool kit is located under the seat.
Keep the tool kit in the original place.
Hold the tool kit with the band securely.
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To adjust the hip support:

j • Remove the seat (see Seat Re-
moval).
• Remove the inner hip support cover
bolts.

A. Storage Compartment
B. Seat Cover

Hip Support
This motorcycle is equipped with the
movable hip support. The hip support A. Inner Hip Support Cover Bolts
position can be selected from two posi-
tions. The standard position is the front • Remove the outer hip support cover
bolts and washers.
side.
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A. Outer Hip Support Cover Bolts and A. Projection

Washers

• Pull the cover outward to clear the

• Remove the cover forward to clear
the tab from the slot.
projection.
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A. Tab A. Hip Support Assy Bolt (M5) and Washer

B. Slot B. Hip Support Assy Bolt (M6)
C. Hip Support Cover C. Hip Support Assy

• Remove the hip support assy bolts

and the washer.
• Install the hip support assy to the
suitable position.
• Remove the hip support assy. • Tighten the hip support assy bolts
with the washer to the specified
torque.