Kawasaki Z750KTD (1980)

The Kawasaki Z750KTD motorcycle was produced in 1980 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, and a capacity of 738cc/45.0cu-in. It had a compression ratio of 9:1, a magneto-triggered battery ignition, and 4x 34mm Keihin carburetors. The motorcycle produced a maximum power of 74 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 5.7 kgf-m at 8500 rpm. The bike came with a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension was air-assisted coil spring forks, and the rear suspension was dual shocks with 5-way shock absorbers. The front brakes were 2x 223mm discs, and the rear brake was a single 226mm disc. The Kawasaki Z750KTD motorcycle had a maximum speed of 125 mph and could reach standing 1/4 mile in 12.6 sec at 104 mp/h. It had a fuel capacity of 13 litres/3.4 US gal, with an average consumption of 16km/lit. The bike had a wet weight of 225 kg/496 lbs, and the front tyre size was 3.25-19, while the rear tyre size was 130/90-16.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 750LTD

Year: 1980

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.

Capacity: 738 cc / 45.0 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 66 54 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9:1

Induction: 4x 34mm Keihin carburetors

Ignition: Magnetically triggered battery

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 74 hp / 54 kW @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque: 5.7 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Air assisted coil spring forks

Front Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.2 in

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, 5-way shock absorbers

Rear Wheel Travel: 80 mm / 3.1 in

Front Brakes: 2x 223mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 226mm disc

Front Tyre: 3.25-19

Rear Tyre: 130/90-16

Wet-Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal

Consumption Average: 16 km/lit

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec / 104 mp/h

Top Speed: 125 mph