Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki KZ1000B"

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|model_year      =  
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KZ900B]]
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KZ900B]]
|successor        =  
|successor        = KZ1000K
|class            =Standard  
|class            =Standard  
|engine          = 1000cc
|engine          = 1015cc
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      = 70.0 x 66.0mm (2.8 x 2.6in)
|compression      =  
|compression      = 8.7:1
|top_speed        =138 mph  
|top_speed        =138 mph  
|power            =  
|power            = 86 hp
|torque          =  
|torque          =  
|ignition        =  
|ignition        = '77-'79-electronic-points, '80- electronic-ransistor
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} 77-80
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} 77-80
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} 77-80
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} 77-80
|transmission    =  
|transmission    = 5 speed, 1 up 4 down
|final_drive= {{chain|630x92}}
|final_drive= {{chain|630x92}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|front_sprocket= 15T
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|frame            =  
|frame            =  
|suspension      =  
|suspension      =  
|brakes          =  
|brakes          = triple disk
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.50-19}} 77-80
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.50-19}} 77-80
|rear_tire    = {{tire|}} 77-80
|rear_tire    = {{tire|}} 77-80
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|dry_weight      =  
|dry_weight      =  
|wet_weight      =  
|wet_weight      =  
|fuel_capacity    =  
|fuel_capacity    = 3.6g
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    = 3.7L
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-126}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-126}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40

Revision as of 15:18, 5 May 2020

1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-0.jpg
Kawasaki KZ1000B
Manufacturer
Also called LTD
Production 77-80
Class Standard
Predecessor Kawasaki KZ900B
Successor KZ1000K
Engine
1015cc
Bore / Stroke 70.0 x 66.0mm (2.8 x 2.6in)
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Top Speed 138 mph
Horsepower 86 hp
Ignition '77-'79-electronic-points, '80- electronic-ransistor
Spark Plug NGK B8ES 77-80
Battery YUASA YB14L-A2 77-80
Transmission 5 speed, 1 up 4 down
Final Drive Chain: 630x92
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 33T
Brakes triple disk
Front Tire 3.50-19 77-80
Rear Tire 77-80
Weight
Oil Capacity 3.7L
Oil Filter K&N KN-126[1]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 3.6g
Manuals Service Manual

Brochures ·


The Kawasaki KZ1000B is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1977 to 1980.

The KZ1000B LTD model '77-'80 was the first custom liter sized motorcycle for Kawasaki. It was modeled after the US designed '76 KZ900 LTD. It was mainly a US market stylization on the popular KZ1000


1980

1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black
1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black


References

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.