General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD |
Model year
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1977 |
Category
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Sport |
Price as new | US$ 3200. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
|
3.8 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1015.0 ccm (61.94 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Power output
|
85.0 HP (62.0 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
Torque
|
83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
Top speed
|
257.5 km/h (160.0 mph) |
Max RPM
|
8000 |
Compression
|
8.7:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
70.0 x 66.0 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
1 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. MIKUNI VM26SS |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
Battery and coil, BTDC 20´@1,450 rpm |
Lubrication system
|
Forced Lubrication (wet sump) |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet, multi disc |
Fuel consumption
|
4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
|
4 into 2, Stainless Steel pipes |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Caster |
Rake (fork angle)
|
26.0° |
Trail
|
90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Front suspension
|
Telescopic forks, 36mm |
Rear suspension
|
Dual shocks, swingarm. |
Front brakes
|
Double disc |
Diameter
|
295 mm (11.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Diameter
|
295 mm (11.6 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
240.0 kg (529.1 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.3542 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1180 mm (46.5 inches) |
Overall length
|
2220 mm (87.4 inches) |
Overall width
|
830 mm (32.7 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1550 mm (61.0 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
13.60 litres (3.59 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
1.89 litres (0.50 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Black, Midnight Blue, Burgundy, Grey, Brown |
Starter
|
Electric & kick |
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