Kawasaki KZ440B1: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki KZ440B1 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | KZ 440 B1 |
| Production | 1980 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 67.5mm x 62.0mm |
| Top Speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 39.16 HP (29.2 KW) @ 8500RPM |
| Torque | 2.66 ft/lbs (3.6 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. keihin 36 mm x 2 |
| Ignition | batery and coil |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake). internal expansion two-leading Rear: expanding brake (drum brake). internal expansion two-leading |
| Front Tire | 90/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 100/90-18 |
| Length | 0.08 inches (2 mm) |
| Width | 31.89 inches (810 mm) |
| Height | 0.04 inches (1 mm) |
| Weight | 350.53 pounds (159.0 Kg) (dry), 180.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.50 liters/100 km (15.4 km/l or 36.19 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki KZ440B1 was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1980. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Max torque was 2.66 ft/lbs (3.6 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 39.16 HP (29.2 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, four-stroke. A 67.5mm bore x 62.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 443.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90-19 front tire and a 100/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake). internal expansion two-leading in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). internal expansion two-leading in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swing arm. The KZ440B1 was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 350.53 pounds (159.0 Kg).