Kawasaki KLV1000A Service Manual

Version: 30 Jan 2004

2004 Model Information

MARKETING CODE: KLV1000A

MODEL NAME: KLV1000

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technical service material and other SP and marketing material, please keep in mind that this
information is intended for internal use only.
All data reflect factory tests. All data subject to change without notice.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Consumer Products & Machinery Company

1-1 Kawasaki-Cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Pref. 673-8666 Japan Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

OVERALL CONCEPT

Part Tourer, part Sport bike, the KLV1000 is not easily categorised. Designed primarily for
road use, but capable of continuing onward when the pavement stops, this multi-role
machine combines the convenience and comfort of a touring model with sporty
performance care of a powerful V-Twin engine and a lightweight aluminium chassis. And if
you have lots to take with you on your cross-continent trek, the KLV1000 happily
accommodates. With this new model, Kawasaki provides a motorcycle that caters to riders
with an adventurous spirit.

The KLV1000’s key sales features can be summarised as follows:

• Versatile Chassis – Chassis dimensions and wheelbase chosen for high-speed

stability and sporty handling. Long-travel suspension delivers a comfortable ride over a
wide range of road surfaces and provides excellent feedback for sport riding. Dry weight
is closer to that of a sport bike than that of a tourer.

• Handy Touring Features – Comfortable riding position and convenient features like a

large-capacity fuel tank, adjustable windscreen, luggage rack and optional panniers make
all-day touring a breeze.

• Compact, Powerful Engine with High Technology Features – 90° V-Twin

engine delivers strong, accessible power across the rev range. Valve train and shaft
arrangement contribute to a compact package. High-tech features include plated aluminium
cylinders, forged pistons and a digital fuel injection system with dual throttle valves.

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KEY SALES FEATURES

VERSATILE CHASSIS

Chassis

* Aluminium-alloy twin-spar frame is lighter than the steel frames found on

competitors, and combined with an aluminium-alloy swingarm contributes to a low
dry weight of 208 kg – more in line with that a sport bike than that of a tourer.

* Chassis geometry balances stability and comfort with responsive handling.

The wheelbase of 1,550 mm is sufficiently long to ensure stable high-speed cruising,

while not so long that it blunts steering responses. And an overall height of
1,340 mm means the KLV1000 is tall enough to allow a relaxed riding position
without being top-heavy.

* The twin mufflers are high-mounted for additional clearance. They also add to the

bike’s sporty look.

Suspension

* Wheel travel (F: 160 mm; R: 162 mm) is sufficient to maintain comfort on a wide

range of surface conditions, while the 43 mm cartridge fork and piggyback rear
mono-shock are damped to provide excellent feedback when sport riding.

* Rear shock features adjustable rebound damping and a convenient, knob-operated

hydraulic spring preload adjuster, so spring preload can be easily adjusted without
tools to compensate for varying luggage loads or a passenger.

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