General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD |
Year model
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1983 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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750.0 ccm (45.77 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
Effect
|
55.0 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
Torque
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60.9 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.9 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM |
Maximum RPM
|
7800 |
Compression
|
8.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
78.0 x 78.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
2 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. 2 Mikuni BS34 |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
battery and coil |
Lubrication system
|
wet sump with cooler |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Belt (final drive) |
Clutch
|
wet plate |
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
|
double- chromed pipes |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
steel |
Rake (fork angle)
|
28.0° |
Trail
|
113 mm (4.4 inches) |
Front suspension
|
telescopic forks-pneumatic |
Front wheel travel
|
160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
swing arm with conventional coil-over shocks |
Rear wheel travel
|
96 mm (3.8 inches) |
Front tire
|
100/90-19 |
Rear tire
|
130/90-16 |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
210.5 kg (464.1 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2670 HP/kg |
Front percentage of weight
|
47.0 |
Rear percentage of weight
|
53.0 |
Seat height
|
775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1215 mm (47.8 inches) |
Overall length
|
2190 mm (86.2 inches) |
Overall width
|
845 mm (33.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1475 mm (58.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
10.60 litres (2.80 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
black with gold lettering and striping |
Starter
|
Electric & kick |
Comments
|
Light with good handling. Great torque across all RPM range. Pulls like a bigger, more powerful bike. HP is under-rated. Hang on above 6000 RPM. |
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