1983 Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD

Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD 1983


1983 Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Model name Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD
Year model 1983
Type Custom / cruiser
Rating 3.2  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 750.0 ccm (45.77 cubic inches)
Type of engine Twin, four-stroke
Effect 55.0 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque 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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