Kawasaki Z 1000LTD

Kawasaki Z 1000LTD
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Production	1979 - 80
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio	8.6:1
Ignition	CDI
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telehydraulic forks Rear: Swinging arm forks with adjustable shocks.
Brakes	Front: 2x discs Rear: Single disc
Front Tire	3.25 H19
Rear Tire	130/90 H16
Weight	249 kg / 549 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	13 Liters / 3.5 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 8.6:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25 H19 front tire and a 130/90 H16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x discs in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm forks with adjustable shocks.. The Z 1000LTD was fitted with a 13 Liters / 3.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 249 kg / 549 lbs.

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Overview

Make Model	Kawasaki Z 1000LTD
Year	1979 - 80
Engine Type	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder.
Displacement	1015 cc / 61.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	69.4 х 66 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	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 Tire	3.25 H19
Rear Tire	130/90 H16
Dry Weight	249 kg / 549 lbs
Fuel Capacity	13 Liters / 3.5 US gal