Tech

Last post for today...

This bike has a lot of features that I've never had on any bike, before, and some that are unusual for a base-model cruiser.  In the list, I've also included some features that aren't novel, but are cool to have:

• Dual Disc Front Brake + Single Disc Rear Brake
• Range, Fuel Remaining, Distance to Empty and Fuel Efficiency Gauges
• Dual Trip-Meters + Clock
• Self-Cancelling Turn Signals
• Adjustable Clutch and Front Brake Levers
• Gear Position Indicator
• Electronically-Controlled Throttle Valves
• Positive Neutral Finder
• Preload-Adjustable Rear Air Shocks
• Floorboards
• Heel-Toe Shifter
• LED Tail Light
• Cast Wheels
• Belt Drive
• 108 ft-lbs Torque (Peak)
• Liquid-Cooled, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, Digital Fuel Injection
• 20L Fuel Tank Capacity
• 2-Year Warranty With Roadside Assistance

I used to think that cruisers were far behind when it came to technology, features and performance.  With this bike, Kawasaki makes it clear that they are interested in, and capable of, delivering all of the above for a very reasonable price.

Of course, in order to provide a lot of features at this bike's price point, some sacrifices had to be made.  This bike, as with most other Japanese cruisers, has a lot of plastic/plastichrome pieces.  Can't win 'em all...  So far, though, that's the only complaint that I have about this vehicle (and it's a very minor complaint at that).