Kawasaki Z1000LTD (1979-80)

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