KLV 1000

2004 Kawasaki KLV 1000 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2004 Kawasaki KLV 1000 utilizes a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 7,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 98.4 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the KLV 1000 measures 207 kg (456 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.11 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 840 mm (33.1 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,540 mm (60.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2004 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.