Kawasaki Z1000LTD (1980-82)

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The Kawasaki Z 1000LTD was a motorcycle produced from 1980 to 1982. The bike was equipped with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 998 cc. The maximum power output was 95 hp at 8500 rpm and the maximum torque was 83.2 Nm at 6500 rpm. The bike’s compression ratio was 9.2:1 and it was fitted with 4x 34mm Mikuni carburetors and CDI ignition. The Z 1000LTD had a 5-speed transmission and final drive via chain. The bike’s suspension consisted of telehydraulic forks at the front and swinging arm forks with adjustable shocks at the rear. The front brakes were two discs and the rear brake was a single disc. The tyre sizes were 3.25 H19 at the front and 130/90 H16 at the rear. The bike weighed 254 kg and had a fuel capacity of 15 litres. Overall, the Kawasaki Z 1000LTD was a powerful and solidly-built motorcycle that was popular in its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1000LTD

Year: 1980 – 82


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 69.4 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Induction: 4x 34mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 95 hp / 69.3 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: 254 kg / 560 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal

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