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1988Kawasaki Z 450 LTD
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The 1988 Kawasaki Z 450 LTD is a middleweight sport bike ideal for riders seeking an agile, manageable machine with genuine performance credentials. Its liquid-cooled 454cc twin engine delivers 50 horsepower with impressive refinement, while the lightweight 199kg frame ensures responsive handling and accessible riding dynamics for intermediate and experienced riders alike.
- Capacity
- 454.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 199.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 50.0 HP (36.8 kW) @ 9500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for relaxed cruising and casual weekend rides rather than outright speed or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- It has a laid-back, classic cruiser personality with modest performance and a distinctive belt-drive, liquid-cooled parallel twin setup unusual for its era and class.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the bike for riders seeking high-speed thrills, aggressive cornering, or serious off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 454.0 ccm
- Power
- 50.0 HP (36.8 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2513 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.5 x 55.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Belt
Performance
- Top speed
- 162.0 km/h (100.7 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 140/90-15
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1984 | 1985 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 454 cc | 454 cc | 454 cc | 454 cc | 454 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD?
The 1988 Kawasaki Z 450 LTD has a Capacity of 454.0 ccm (27.70 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD have?
The 1988 Kawasaki Z 450 LTD has a Power of 50.0 HP (36.8 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD have?
The 1988 Kawasaki Z 450 LTD has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki Z 450 LTD weigh?
The 1988 Kawasaki Z 450 LTD has a Wet weight of 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds).
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