Model numbers, K6, K7 etc

Sorry all but I have a dumb question.

Where is the model number listed? I have a 2010 1250S but that's all I know. Is it on the comnpliance plate (which I couldn't find when I had a quick look last night)

murmar wrote:Sorry all but I have a dumb question.

Where is the model number listed? I have a 2010 1250S but that's all I know. Is it on the comnpliance plate (which I couldn't find when I had a quick look last night)

I'm not sure if its on the plate, but If I recall correctly yours would be a K10. K is for the decade 2000-2010 and and the number after is the year it was made in that decade.
The next decade is L which makes my GSX a L11.

Hi M - not sure on the 2010 but on my K7 the VIN Number is on the right side of the steering head pipe - hopefully your's is the same. It is a long number and you'll need a copy of the manual to interpret the year and model:





There is also an ID plate on the right rear frame near the passenger footpeg bolts, No 12 on the diagram below:

Thanks Gents, good info.

I had a bit of a look but couldn't find the plate in the normal spots, I'll try harder tonight!

Pretty sure the owner's manual didn't list the location of the label either and I am yet to find a Workshop Manual. Can find plenty of 07 manuals online but 2010 are rare. Only had the bike a week so it's early days yet.

Cheers.

murmar wrote:Thanks Gents, good info.

I had a bit of a look but couldn't find the plate in the normal spots, I'll try harder tonight!

Pretty sure the owner's manual didn't list the location of the label either and I am yet to find a Workshop Manual. Can find plenty of 07 manuals online but 2010 are rare. Only had the bike a week so it's early days yet.

Cheers.

K7 is basically the same bike My ID tag is on the right hand frame above the rear foot peg , 2010 model

I have seen references to an L0 so I think the K series may have run from 2000 - 2009 and then the L series started again at 0 (for 2010 - assume the 2011 model is designated either L01 or L11). I might be wrong though!

Ewok1958 wrote:I have seen references to an L0 so I think the K series may have run from 2000 - 2009 and then the L series started again at 0 (for 2010 - assume the 2011 model is designated either L01 or L11). I might be wrong though!

Oh well I knew I was close,

2010 is L0, 2011 L1 etc.

Models changed little other than colour, although there's some with different rear bodywork (taillight differs.)

In NZ at least, you can buy a 2012 L0 model, depending on stocks, so the year of purchase and model year can differ a lot

Thanks to Barry and his chart.

My 2010 frame number designatesd it as a K7.