KAWASAKI KLV 1000 (2004-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki KLV1000 was a motorcycle part of the travel enduro category from the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer. The bike was manufactured from 2004 to 2005 and was identical to the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Storm due to the two companies' collaboration.

The bike was manufactured by Suzuki and rolled off their assembly line, but even more, Suzuki was listed as the manufacturer in the KLV1000's vehicle registration document.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a half fairing with a dual headlight system, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a high-mounted exhaust system, an engine cowl, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle was fitted with a 43 mm telescopic fork on the front and a swingarm coupled to a preload and rebound-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking power, the bike packed two 310 mm discs coupled to dual-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 260 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping power.

In the performance department, the 2004 Kawasaki KLV1000 had its soul brought to life by a 996cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 98 hp at 7,600 rpm and 101 Nm (75 lb-ft) torque at 6,400 rpm.