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Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin - [2006]
This edition of the Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Kawasaki KLV 1000 has a 996cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999]
The 2006 KLV 1000 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 1999 Honda X Eleven Four Stroke and the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the KLV 1000's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom | 2023cc.2019 Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Kawasaki KLV 1000 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 996cc 8 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 98 bhp (73 kW) @ 7400 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 78.0 lb-ft (105.7 Nm) @ 6400 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki KLV 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1982 Suzuki GSX 1100 SX Katana has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin.
The 2006 Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin has a Power to weight ratio of 431.7 bhp per ton and 343.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 KLV 1000 competing with the 1982 Suzuki GSX 1100 SX Katana [456.7 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Suzuki GSX 1100 SX Katana [456.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki KLV 1000 generating around 343.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9 R Ninja [368.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9 R Ninja [368.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.8 secs, this makes the Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin similar in acceleration to the 2019 Yamaha XT 1200 ZE ES Super Tenere (8.6 secs) and the 2018 Honda VFR 800 X Crossrunner (8.6 secs). This Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2006 Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin and the 1980 Yamaha XS 1100 G
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.7 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1980 Yamaha XS 1100 G (11.7 secs) and the 2001 Kawasaki GTR 1000 DOHC (11.7 secs).
The 2006 version of the Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin has a maximum speed of 135mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 KLV 1000 equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Kawasaki KLV 1000 V-Twin then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).
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