Classic Bike Guide

SPECIFICATION:

853cc air-cooled transverse 90° V-twin, two valves per cylinder 84 x 77mm 65hp (47.8 kW) – 6800rpm (also available at 35 kW, A2 driver licence) version 53.84lb-ft (73Nm) @ 5000 rpm 57.65mpg Six-speed 21l 780mm 203kg 40mm hydraulic telescopic fork Swingarm twin-sided with two spring preload adjustable shock absorbers Spoked, 18in 100/90 Spoked, 17in 150/70 Stainless steel 320mm floating disc four-piston Brembo caliper 260mm stainless steel disc 260mm two-piston caliper.

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