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
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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
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7800 |
Compression
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8.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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78.0 x 78.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. 2 Mikuni BS34 |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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battery and coil |
Lubrication system
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wet sump with cooler |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
Clutch
|
wet plate |
Fuel consumption
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4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
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double- chromed pipes |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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steel |
Rake (fork angle)
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28.0° |
Trail
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113 mm (4.4 inches) |
Front suspension
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telescopic forks-pneumatic |
Front wheel travel
|
160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Rear suspension
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swing arm with conventional coil-over shocks |
Rear wheel travel
|
96 mm (3.8 inches) |
Front tire
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100/90-19 |
Rear tire
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130/90-16 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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206.0 kg (454.2 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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210.5 kg (464.1 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2670 HP/kg |
Front percentage of weight
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47.0 |
Rear percentage of weight
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53.0 |
Seat height
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775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1215 mm (47.8 inches) |
Overall length
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2190 mm (86.2 inches) |
Overall width
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845 mm (33.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1475 mm (58.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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10.60 litres (2.80 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
black with gold lettering and striping |
Starter
|
Electric & kick |
Comments
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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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