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| Engine: | 996cc, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, | |
| 8-valves, TSCC | ||
| Bore/Stroke: | 98.0 x 66.0mm | |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.2:1 | |
| Fuelling: | Nippon Denso Two Stage Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | |
| Ignition: | Digital/Transistorized | |
| Starter: | Electric | |
| Transmission: | 6-speed | |
| Final Drive: | #530 Chain | |
| Overall Length: | 2050mm (80.7 in.) | |
| Overall Width: | 735mm (30.0 in.) | |
| Overall Height: | 1150mm (45.2 in.) | |
| Seat Height: | 824mm (27.6 in.) | |
| Ground Clearance: | 130mm (5.1 in.) | |
| Wheelbase: | 1415mm (55.7 in.) | |
| Dry Weight: | 187kg (392 lbs.) | |
| Suspension: | Front | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable |
| spring preload, rebound and compression damping | ||
| Rear | Rotary damping system, fully adjustable spring preload | |
| compression and rebound damping | ||
| Brakes: | Front | Dual 320mm hydraulic disc |
| Rear | Single hydraulic disc | |
| Tyres | Front | 120/70 ZR-17 |
| Rear | 190/50 ZR-17 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 17 litre | |
| Colour | '97 Red, Green, Black; '98 Red, Silver, Black; '99 Orange, Silver, Black, Blue |