1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD

Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
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General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
Year
1977
Category
Sport
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
61.94 cubic inches (1015.0 ccm)
Engine type
Four cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
85.0 horsepowers (63.4 kiloWatts) at 8000 RPM
Torque
61.22 pound-foot/lbf-ft (83.00 Nm / 8.46 kgf-m) at 7000 RPM
Compression
8.7:1
Bore x stroke
4.27 x 4.03 inches (70.0 x 66.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
1
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric and kick
Fuel consumption
4.70 litres/100 km, 21.3 km/l or 50.0 mpg
Top speed
257.5 kmh (160.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
26.0°
Trail
5.49 inches (90.0 mm)
Front tyre
-
Rear tyre
-
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.00 inches (295.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
18.00 inches (295.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
529.1 pounds (240.0 kg)
Seat height
49.6 inches (813 mm)
Wheelbase
94.6 inches (1550 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)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.50 gallons (1.9 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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