The Kawasaki Z 1000LTD is a motorcycle produced from 1979 to 1980. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1015cc and a bore x stroke of 69.4×66mm. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.6:1 and is cooled by air. The bike is equipped with four 34mm Mikuni carburetors and CDI ignition, and has an electric starter. It can produce a maximum power output of 86 hp at 8500 rpm and a torque of 83.2 Nm at 6500 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed gearbox with a chain final drive system. The front suspension is made up of telehydraulic forks, while the rear suspension is a swinging arm fork with adjustable shocks. The front brakes consist of two discs, while the rear has a single disc. The front tyre measures 3.25 H19, and the rear tyre is 130/90 H16. The bike has a dry weight of 249 kg and a fuel capacity of 13 litres or 3.5 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000LTD
| Year | 1979 – 80 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 69.4 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Induction | 4x 34mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 86 hp / 62.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 83.2 Nm / 61.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm forks with adjustable shocks. |
| Front Brakes | 2x discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90 H16 |
| Dry Weight | 249 kg / 549 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
