1979 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD

Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
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Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD

General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
Year
1979
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating
  3.8 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
61.94 cubic inches (1015.0 ccm)
Engine type
In-line four, 4 stroke
Power
86.0 horsepowers (64.1 kiloWatts) at 8000 RPM
Torque
61.41 pound-foot/lbf-ft (83.25 Nm / 8.49 kgf-m) at 6500 RPM
Compression
8.7:1
Bore x stroke
4.27 x 4.03 inches (70.0 x 66.0 mm)
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
-
Starter
-
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
-
Rear tyre
-
Front brake
-
Rear brake
-

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
531.3 pounds (241.0 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
91.8 inches (1505 mm)
Overall length
135.5 inches (2220 mm)
Overall width
50.6 inches (830 mm)
Overall height
72.0 inches (1180 mm)
Ground clearance
9.5 inches (155 mm)
Fuel capacity
3.59 gallons (13.6 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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