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General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki Voyager XII |
Year of manufacture
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1998 |
Type
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Touring |
Rating
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3.9 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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1196.0 ccm (72.98 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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In-line four, four-stroke |
Output
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97.0 HP (70.8 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
Torque
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107.8 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
Compression
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10.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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78.0 x 62.0 mm (3.1 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Kehin ckv 30 (4) constant Velocity, Diaphram type. |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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12 v Battery and coil, Transistorized Breakerless |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet, Multi-disc, Manual |
Fuel consumption
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5.22 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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121.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
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Air/Oil fork |
Rear suspension
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Air/Spring shocks |
Front tire
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130/90-16 |
Rear tire
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150/90-15 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Hydraulic |
Diameter
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246 mm (9.7 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulic |
Diameter
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256 mm (10.1 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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330.0 kg (727.5 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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361.0 kg (795.9 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2939 HP/kg |
Seat height
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755 mm (29.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Ground clearance
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140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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23.20 litres (6.13 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Dark Green |
Starter
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Electric |
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