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Item
Ident.
Specification
Dimensions: Overall length   1985mm (78.1in)
  Overall width 705mm (27.8in)
Overall height 1075mm (42.3in)
Wheelbase 1345mm (53.0in)
Ground clearance 125mm (4.9in)
Seat height 780mm (30.7in)
Dry weight 175kg (385.8 lbs)
Curb weight 192kg (423.3 lbs)
Maximum weight capacity 347kg (765.0 lbs)
Frame: Frame type Aluminum Twin-spar.
  Front suspension Twin Showa 41mm telescopic forks.
Front wheel travel 120mm (4.7in)
Rear suspension Single-sided swingarm.
Rear wheel travel 120mm (4.7in)
Rear damper Gas-filled damper with reservoir.
Front brakes 296mm Hydraulic double ventilated disc 4-piston Floating calipers.
Rear brake Hydraulic single ventilated disc 2-piston Nissin caliper.
Rake Angle 25° 20'
Trail length 96mm (3.8in)
Fuel tank capacity 15 litres (4.0 U.S. gal 3.5 Imp gal.)
Reserve fuel tank capacity 2.0 litres (0.5 U.S. gal 0.4 Imp gal.)
Engine: Bore and stroke 55.0mm x 42.0mm (2.16in x 1.65in)
  Displacement 399cm³ (24.3cu in)
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Valve train Gear driven DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder.
Intake valve opens @ 1mm lift 15° BTDC
Intake valve closes @ 1mm lift 35° ABDC
Exhaust valve opens @ 1mm lift 35° BBDC
Exhaust valve closes @ 1mm lift 05° ATDC
Lubrication system Forced pressure and wet sump.
Oil pump type Trockoid.
Cooling system Liquid cooled (Dual radiators fan to lower)
Air filtration Paper filter.
Crankshaft type Unit-type 4 main journals.
Firing order 1-90° 4-270° 3-90° 2-270°
Cylinder arrangement 4 cylinders 90° Vee.
Cylinder numbering 1 (rear left) 3 (rear right) 2 (front left) 4 (front right)
Carburettors: Carburettor type Constant velocity 4 Keihin carburettors.
  Throttle bore 32mm (1.3in)
Drive train: Clutch system Multi-plate wet.
  Clutch operation Cable operated.
Transmission 6-speed manual.
Primary reduction 2.117 (34/72)
Final reduction 2.666 (15/40) Note: This is Front/Rear Sprocket Size.
Gear ratio 1st 2.928 (14/41)
Gear ratio 2nd 2.166 (18/39)
Gear ratio 3rd 1.800 (20/36)
Gear ratio 4th 1.591 (22/35)
Gear ratio 5th 1.435 (23/33)
Gear ratio 6th 1.318 (22/29)
Gearshift pattern Left foot operated return system: 1—N—2—3—4—5—6
Electrical: Ignition system Digitalised full transistor ignition.
  Starting system Electric starter motor.
Charging system Triple phase output alternator.
Regulator/Rectifier type SCR Shorted/triple phase full-wave rectification.
Lighting system Battery.
Lubrication: Engine oil capacity at draining 2.4 litres (2.54 U.S. qt. 2.11 Imp qt.)
  Engine oil capacity at disassembly 3.0 litres (3.17 U.S. qt. 2.64 Imp qt.)
Engine oil capacity at oil filter change 2.5 litres (2.64 U.S. qt. 2.20 Imp qt.)
Recommended engine oil viscosity SAE 10W-40 (Semi-synthetic 4-stroke motorcycle oil)
Oil pressure at oil pressure switch 71-85 psi (490-588 kPa) @5 000 rpm (80°C [176°F])
Oil Pump rotor tip clearance 0.15mm (0.006in)
Oil Pump body clearance 0.15-0.22mm (0.006-0.009in)
Oil Pump end clearance 0.04-0.09mm (0.0016-0.0035in)
Fuel system: Main jets (Front cylinders) #122
  Main jets (Rear cylinders) #120
Slow (idle) jets   #35
Pilot screw initial opening 2-turns out
Pilot screw final opening ¼-turn out
Float level 6.8mm (0.28in)
Carburettor vacuum difference Within 40mmHg (1.6inHg)
Base carburettor (for carburettor synch) No. 2 carburettor.
Idle speed 1 300rpm +/- 100rpm
Throttle grip free play 2-6mm (0.08-0.24 in.)
Cylinder Head: Cylinder compression 185+/-28psi (13.0+/-2.0kg/cm2 1 274+/-196kPa) @400rpm
  Cylinder compression difference 40mmHg (1.6inHg)
Valve clearance (IN) 0.12-0.18mm (0.005-0.007in)
Valve clearance (EX) 0.21-0.27mm (0.008-0.011in)
Cam lobe height (IN) 32.717-32.957mm (1.2882-1.2975in)
Cam lobe height (EX) 32.428-32.668mm (1.2767-1.2861in)
Camshaft oil clearance   0.040-0.082mm (0.0016-0.0032in)
Camshaft journal (OD) 27.939-27.960mm (1.1000-1.1008in)
Camshaft holder (ID) 28.000-28.021mm (1.1024-1.1032in)
Valve stem (OD) (IN) 4.475-4.490mm (0.1762-0.1788in)
Valve stem (OD) (EX) 4.465-4.480mm (0.1758-0.1764in)
Valve guide (ID) (IN) 4.500-4.512mm (0.1772-0.1776in)
Valve guide (ID) (EX) 4.500-4.512mm (0.1772-0.1776in)
Stem-to-guide clearance (IN) 0.010-0.037mm (0.0004-0.0015in)
Stem-to-guide clearance (EX) 0.020-0.047mm (0.0008-0.0019in)
Valve guide projection above cylinder head (IN) 10mm (0.4in)
Valve guide projection above cylinder head (EX) 10mm (0.4in)
Valve seat width (IN) 1.70-2.30mm (0.067-0.091in)
Valve seat width (EX) 1.70-2.30mm (0.067-0.091in)
Valve Spring free length (Inner IN) 31.4mm (1.24in)
Valve Spring free length (Inner EX) 31.4mm (1.24in)
Valve Spring free length (Outer IN) 34.4mm (1.35in)
Valve Spring free length (Outer EX) 34.4mm (1.35in)
Rocker arm (ID) (IN) 8.500-8.515mm (0.3346-0.3352in)
Rocker arm (ID) (EX) 8.500-8.515mm (0.3346-0.3352in)
Rocker arm shaft (OD) (IN) 8.466-8.484mm (0.3333-0.3340in)
Rocker arm shaft (OD) (EX) 8.466-8.484mm (0.3333-0.3340in)
Cylinder & Piston: Cylinder ID   55.000-55.015mm (2.1654-2.1659in)
  Piston mark direction IN Mark facing towards intake side
Piston OD 54.970-54.990mm (2.1642-2.1650in)
Piston pin hole (ID) 14.002-14.008mm (0.5513-0.5515in)
Cylinder-to-piston clearance   0.010-0.045mm (0.0004-0.0018in)
Piston Pin (OD) 13.994-14.000mm (0.5509-0.5512in)
Piston-to-piston pin clearance   0.002-0.014mm (0.0001-0.0006in)
Con rod-to-piston pin clearance 0.016-0.040mm (0.0006-0.0016in)
Top ring-to-ring groove clearance 0.015—0.050mm (0.0006-0.0020in)
Second ring-to-ring groove clearance 0.015-0.045mm (0.0006-0.0018in)
Top ring end gap 0.18-0.33mm (0.007-0.013in)
Second ring end gap 0.18-0.33mm (0.007-0.013in)
Oil ring end gap 0.20-0.80mm (0.008-0.031in)
Top ring mark R mark facing upwards
Second ring mark Mark facing upwards
Crankshaft: Con rod small end ID 14.016-14.034mm (0.5518-0.5525in)
  Con rod big end side clearance 0.10-0.30mm (0.004-0.012in)
Crankpin oil clearance 0.028-0.052mm (0.0011-0.0020in)
Main journal oil clearance 0.025-0.049mm (0.0010-0.0019in)
Transmission: Transmission gear (ID mainshaft) 28.000-28.021mm (1.1024-1.1032in)
  Transmission gear (ID countershaft) 28.000-28.021mm (1.1024-1.1032in)
Transmission gear bushing (OD mainshaft) 27.959-27.980mm (1.1007-1.1016in)
Transmission gear bushing (OD countershaft) 27.959-27.980mm (1.1007-1.1016in)
Transmission gear bushing (ID mainshaft) 24.985-25.006mm (0.9837-0.9845in)
Transmission gear bushing (ID countershaft) 24.985-25.006mm (0.9837-0.9845in)
Gear-to-bushing clearance (Mainshaft) 0.020-0.062mm (0.0008-0.0024in)
Gear-to-bushing clearance (Countershaft) 0.020-0.062mm (0.0008-0.0024in)
Mainshaft (OD) 24.967-24.978mm (0.9830-0.9834in)
Countershaft (OD) 24.967-24.978mm (0.9830-0.9834in)
Gear bushing to mainshaft clearance   0.007-0.039mm (0.0003-0.0015in)
Gear bushing to countershaft clearance 0.007-0.039mm (0.0003-0.0015in)
Shift fork clew thickness (L) 5.93-6.00mm (0.233-0.236in)
Shift fork clew thickness (C) 5.93-6.00mm (0.233-0.236in)
Shift fork clew thickness (R) 5.93-6.00mm (0.233-0.236in)
Shift Fork (ID) (L) 12.000-12.021mm (0.4724-0.4733in)
Shift Fork (ID) (C) 12.000-12.021mm (0.4724-0.4733in)
Shift Fork (ID) (R) 12.000-12.021mm (0.4724-0.4733in)
Shift fork shaft (OD) (L) 11.969-11.980mm (0.4712-0.4717in)
Shift fork shaft (OD) (C) 11.969-11.980mm (0.4712-0.4717in)
Shift fork shaft (OD) (R) 11.969-11.980mm (0.4712-0.4717in)
Clutch system: Clutch lever free play   10-20mm (0.4-0.8 in)
  Clutch outer (ID) 29.000-29.021mm (1.1417-1.1426in)
Clutch outer guide (OD) 28.967-28.980mm (1.1404-1.1409in)
Clutch outer guide (ID) 21.995-22.015mm (0.8659-0.8667in)
Oil pump drive sprocket (ID) 29.025-29.075mm (1.1427-1.1447in)
Clutch centre (ID) 63.964-63.990mm (2.5183-2.5193in)
One way clutch inner (OD) 47.365-47.378mm (1.8648-1.8653in)
Clutch disc thickness   2.92-3.08mm (0.115-0.121in)
Clutch disc service limit 2.8mm (0.110in)
Clutch plate warpage limit 0.30mm (0.012in)
Cooling system: Coolant capacity (radiators & engine) 2.1 litres (2.22 US ft. 1.85 Imp qt.)
  Reserve tank capacity   0.2 litres (0.21 US ft. 0.18 Imp qt.)
Radiator cap relief pressure 16-20psi (1.10-1.40kg/cm² 108-137kPa)
Thermostat Begins to open 80-84°C (176-183°F)
Thermostat Fully open 95°C (203°F)
Thermostat valve lift   8.0mm (0.23in) MIN.
Wheels & Tyres: Tyre size Front 120/60 VR17 (17in Front wheel)
  Tyre size Rear 150/60 VR18 (18in Rear wheel)
Cold tyre pressure (Rider) (Front) 33psi (225kPa 2.25 kg/cm²)
Cold tyre pressure (Rider) (Rear) 33psi (225kPa 2.25 kg/cm²)
Cold tyre pressure (Rider & Pillion) (Front) 33psi (225kPa 2.25 kg/cm²)
Cold tyre pressure (Rider & Pillion) (Rear) 36psi (250kPa 2.50 kg/cm²)
Drive chain slack   15-25mm (5/8-1in)
Drive chain size links (RK) RKGB525SM4/104
Front Suspension: Fork spring free length   277.3mm (10.92in)
  Fork spring direction Close coils at the top (K Model). Note Direction L, M, N Models.
Fork oil weight 10W Fork Oil
Fork oil level 122mm (4.8in)
Fork oil capacity 390cc (13.2 US oz 13.7 imp oz)
Steering bearing pre-load 1.0-1.5kg (2.2-3.3 lbs.)
Rear Suspension: Shock spring free length 158.7mm (6.2in)
  Shock spring installed length 147.7mm (5.81in)
Damper Gas Nitrogen.
Gas pressure 142 psi (10 kg/cm² 98kPa)
Damper rod force at 10mm compression 15-20kg (33-44lbs)
Brakes: Brake fluid type DOT 4
  Front brake disc thickness 4.0mm (0.16in)
Front brake master cylinder (ID) 14.000-14.043mm (0.5512-0.5529in)
Front brake master piston (OD) 13.957-13.984mm (0.5495-0.5506in)
Front brake caliper cylinder (ID) (Upper) 30.230-30.280mm (1.1902-1.1921in)
Front brake caliper cylinder (ID) (Lower) 25.400-25.450mm (1.0000-1.0020in)
Front brake caliper piston (OD) (Upper) 30.148-30.198mm (1.1869-1.1889in)
Front brake caliper piston (OD) (Lower) 25.318-25.368mm (0.9968-0.9987in)
Rear brake disc thickness   6.0mm (0.24in)
Rear brake master cylinder (ID) 14.000-14.043mm (0.5512-0.5529in)
Rear brake master piston (OD) 13.957-13.984mm (0.5495-0.5506in)
Rear brake caliper cylinder (ID) 25.400-25.450mm (1.0000-10020in)
Rear brake caliper piston (OD) 25.318-25368mm (0.9968-0.9987in)
Charging System: Alternator charging coil resistance   0.1-1.0Ohms
  Reg/rec regulated voltage/amperage 13.5-15.5v (0-6A) @ 5,000rpm
Battery capacity 12v (6AH) (Sealed YTX7A-BS)
Battery charging rate (normal) 0.7A/5-10 hr.
Battery charging rate (quick) 3.0A/1 hr.
Battery voltage (fully charged 20°C (68°F)) 13.0-13.2v
Ignition system: Spark plug (standard) NGK ER9EH or ND Y27FER
  Spark plug (cold climate) NGK ER8EH or ND Y24FER
Spark plug (racing) NGK ER10EH or ND Y31FER
Spark plug gap   0.6-0.7mm (0.024-0.028in)
Ignition timing "F" mark 18 BTDC @ 1,200rpm
Advance starts 1 800rpm +/-200rpm
Advance stops 12 000rpm +/-200rpm
Full advance 37 BTDC +/-2. @ 12,000rpm
Ignition coil resistance (Primary @ 20°C (68°F) 2.5-3.5Ohms
Secondary coil resistance (with plug cap) 14-25kOhms
Secondary coil resistance (without plug cap) 11-14kOhms
Pulse generator resistance (@ 20°C (68°F))   450-550Ohms
Lights/Switches: Main fuse 30A
  Fuse 1x 20A 3x 10A
Headlight (high/low beam) 12v 60/55 W (Halogen) (UK-Spec)
Tail/brake light 12v 21/5 W (UK-Spec)
Number Plate light 12v 5W
Sidelights 12v 5W (UK-Spec)
Indicators 12v 21W (UK-Spec)
Instrument lights 12v 1.7W
Oil pressure warning indicator 12v 1.7W
Oil temperature indicator 12v 1.7W
High beam indicator 12v 1.7W
Turn signal indicator 12v 1.7W
Neutral indicator 12v 1.7W
Thermo sensor resistance (@ 50°C (122°F) 130-180Ohms
Thermo sensor resistance @ 80°C (176°F) 45-60Ohms
Thermo sensor resistance @ 120°C (248°F) 10-20Ohms
Fan motor switch ON 98-102°C (208-216°F)
Fan motor switch OFF 93-97°C (199-207°F)
Starting system: Starter driven gear (OD) 41.975-42.000mm (1.6526-1.6535in)
  Starter reduction gear shaft (OD) 9.994-10.000mm (0.3935-0.3937in)
Starter reduction gear (ID) 10.070-10.110mm (0.3965-0.3980)
Starter motor brush length   12-13mm (0.47-0.51 in.)