| Year | 1997 |
| Bore x Stroke | 95.3 x 101.6 mm |
| Capacity | 1449 cc / 88.4 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dry Weight | 345.0 kg / 760.6 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Front Brakes | 2x 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping |
| Front Tyre | MT90 B16 |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 40mm Keihin Carburetor |
| Max Power | 67 hp / 48.9 kW @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 107 Nm / 78.9 lb-ft @ 3300rpm |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Short, air-adjustable shock |
| Rear Tyre | MU85 B16 |
| Seat Height | 692mm / 27.2 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wheelbase | 1612 mm / 63.5 in |