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Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD 19771977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD |
| Model year | 1977 |
| Category | 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 | 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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