Top Features:

899cc, High-Compression Four-Cylinder Engine

Large bore with ultra-short stroke maximizes valve diameters for powerful
breathing and minimizes piston speed for reliability
Four large valves per cylinder are activated by bucket tappets for the ultimate in
high rpm reliability
Compact design lowers weight and allows more room for intake, exhaust, and
cooling systems
The alternator is at the end of the crankshaft to save weight and cut mechanical
friction losses; rare earth magnets in the alternator are very powerful for efficient
charging, but light in weight
Magnesium covers are used on the cylinder head, clutch, alternator, ignition
pickups, and the engine sprocket
Titanium muffler case is used on "49-state" models

Catalytic Converter for California Model

Catalytic converter cuts exhaust emissions while allowing full power output
Pre-converter is hidden in the exhaust pipe, main converter is in the muffler so
nothing shows, no ugly add-ons

Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)

A throttle position sensor tells the ignition control unit how hard the engine is
working so that its micro-computer can determine the best ignition timing for
more power and better fuel economy

Spark Plug-Mounted Ignition Coils

Four small ignition coils are in the spark plug caps, reducing overall weight and
taking up less room

Liquid Cooling

The automatic fan is offset to the left behind the curved radiator to save space
and keep the engine cooler in traffic
The temperature gauge is an LCD bar, and includes an LED warning light

Six-Speed Transmission

Involute spline shafts decrease shift effort
Chrome plated shift fork fingers are more durable
The cable operated clutch has a smooth, light feel, and weighs less than the
hydraulic unit

Lightweight Aluminum Perimeter Frame

The frame has no down tubes to save weight

Extruded Aluminum Swingarm

Massive extruded aluminum beams are welded together to form a swingarm
with extra rigidity and less weight for good handling under extreme conditions

46mm, Fully-Adjustable, Conventional Cartridge-Type Front Fork

Front fork is light-weight for high performance, compliant for rider comfort, and
rigid for extraordinary handling
It features adjustable spring preload, and compression and rebound damping to
match rider weight and riding style to the road conditions

Light Weight Disc Brakes

Minimize unsprung weight, for sharp, precise handling
Tokico 6-piston calipers up front maximize effective disc diameter for precise,
powerful brake feel

All Electric Instrumentation

Electric tachometer, speedometer are compact and lightweight
LCD clock, odometer, trip meter, and coolant temperature gauge with LED
warning light