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Powerful 493cc, SOHC, single-cylinder,
liquid-cooled engine designed for a
wide powerband and strong performance
SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electrochemical
Material) cylinder allows for improved
heat transfer, lightweight and tighter
piston clearance
Powerful 454cc, SOHC, single-cylinder,
liquid-cooled engine designed for a
wide powerband and strong performance
Uses a cylinder canted forward for
lower center of gravity, reduced engine
height and lower seat height
Compact 4-valve cylinder head with
large intake valves and straight intake
ports for increased cylinder charging
efficiency
Sportbike-derived chain-and-gear camshaft
drive system allows a short/narrow
cylinder head design and reduced overall
engine height
Plasma Spray Coating (SPSC) cylinders
allows lightweight cylinder construction
resistance to heat and friction
Suzuki fuel injection system featuring
high-performance motorcycle technology
provides excellent throttle response,
fuel efficiency and quick engine starts
under all operating conditions
QuadMatic? CVT-type automatic transmission
designed for maximum versatility and
convenience ? fender-mounted gate-type
shifter operation for high/low forward
ranges, plus neutral and reverse
Advanced engine brake system minimizes
free-wheeling to reduce downhill speed
Electric 2WD, 4WD and differential-lock
4WD - convenient handlebar-mounted
push-button controls allow the rider
to easily select the right setting
for any traction condition
Compact torque-sensing limited-slip
front differential offers more powerful
traction plus light steering effort,
including a differential-lock system
that provides serious four-wheel-drive
traction.
High capacity aluminum radiator with
large diameter cooling fan for stable
engine operating temperature
Comfortable T-shaped seat with tapered
design for rider mobility, plus thick
padding for support
Independent double A-arm front suspension
with 6.7 inches of wheel travel ? includes
large diameter shock absorbers with
5-way spring preload adjustment
Fully independent, I-beam rear suspension
with long suspension travel (7.7 inches)
? includes 5-way preload adjustable
shock absorbers and large diameter
rear sway-bar
Sealed, multi-plate rear brake system
? sealed, clutch-type design provides
high durability, reduced unsprung weight
and low-maintenance
25-inch Maxxis tires mounted on lightweight
aluminum-alloy wheels
Polyethylene skid plate provides front-to-rear
under carriage protection with minimal
resistance over rocks and rough terrain.
Durable plastic guards protect the
front and rear half shafts
Distinctively-styled 30W multi-reflector
halogen headlights, and compact 5/21W
tail light and brake light
High output magneto generator system
and large 18-amp maintenance-free battery
provides extra power
Large 4.6 gallon fuel tank positioned
for a low center-of-gravity ? includes
vacuum-operated petcock, ratchet-style
fuel cap and bar-type fuel gauge
Silver coated racks
Large 2.8 liter water resistant front
storage compartment similar to Vinson
500 ? includes new easy-to-open/close
screw-on cap
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