Spec Sheet
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Bike Info
CC:
1500
Service
Cooling System (litres):
2.3
Engine Oil Classification API:
SE, SF
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W40 (or 50) - 20W40 (or 50)
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
3.5
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
2.5 (2.7 filter removed)
Final Drive grade:
API GL-5 SAE 90 -SAE 80
Final Drive quantity:
200ml
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
2.25 Bar - 32 psi
Tyre Pressure Front - Pillion Bar / psi:
2 Bar - 28 psi
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Disc
Brake fluid:
DOT 4
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
257 Kg
Fuel Capacity:
16 Litres
Ground Clearance:
135mm
Height:
1180mm
Length:
2410mm
Rake:
31°
Reserve Fuel Capacity:
4.2 Litres
Trail:
128mm
Wheelbase:
1605mm
Width:
895mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Battery:
12V 20Ah
Bulb-Headlight:
12 V 60/55 W
Ignition:
Battery and Coil
Spark Plugs:
DPR7EA-9
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled SOHC V Twin
Bore x Stroke:
102 x 90 mm
Carburation:
Keihin CV K36 x2
Carburation Main Jet:
112
Compression Ratio:
9.0:1
Displacement:
1470 cc
Firing Order:
1-2
Lubrication System:
Forced lubrication (wet sump)
No. of Valves:
8
Starting:
Electric Starter
Transmission
Final Drive:
Shaft
Transmission:
4 Speed
Misc.
Motorcycle Style:
Cruiser
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic fork
Front Travel:
150mm
Rear:
Swingarm
Rear Travel:
100mm
Tyres
Front:
100/90-19 57H Tubeless
Rear:
150/90-15 74H Tubeless
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