Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD - 1983 Specifications and Reviews

1983

General information
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Year:	1983
Model:	Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Exhaust system:	double- chromed pipes
Greenhouse gases:	109.0 CO
Fuel consumption:	4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Clutch:	wet plate
Transmission type,final drive:	Belt
Gearbox:	5-speed
Cooling system:	Air
Lubrication system:	wet sump with cooler
Ignition:	battery and coil
Fuel control:	DOHC
Fuel system:	Carburettor. 2 Mikuni BS34
Valves per cylinder:	2
Bore x stroke:	78.0 x 78.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches)
Compression:	8.5:1
Max RPM:	7800
Torque:	60.90 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.9 ft.lbs) @ 3000
Power:	55.00
Engine type:	Twin, four-stroke
Capacity:	750.00 ccm (45.77 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes:	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions:	130/90-16
Front tyre dimensions:	100/90-19
Rear suspension travel:	96 mm (3.8 inches)
Rear suspension:	swing arm with conventional coil-over shocks
Front suspension travel:	160 mm (6.3 inches)
Front suspension:	telescopic forks-pneumatic
Trail:	113 mm (4.4 inches)
Rake (fork angle):	28.0°
Frame type:	steel

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity:	10.60 litres (2.80 gallons)
Wheelbase:	1,475 mm (58.1 inches)
Ground clearance:	155 mm (6.1 inches)
Overall width:	845 mm (33.3 inches)
Overall length:	2,190 mm (86.2 inches)
Overall height:	1,215 mm (47.8 inches)
Seat height:	775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Rear percentage of weight:	53.0
Front percentage of weight:	47.0
Power/weight ratio:	0.2670 HP/kg
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	210.5 kg (464.1 pounds)
Dry weight:	206.0 kg (454.2 pounds)
Other specs
Color options:	black with gold lettering and striping
Starter:	Electric & kick