Difference between revisions of "Kawasaki KZ1000B"
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|aka = LTD | |aka = LTD | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = KHI | ||
|production = | |production = 1976-1980 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = 1977-1980 | ||
|predecessor = [[Kawasaki KZ900B]] | |predecessor = [[Kawasaki KZ900B]] | ||
|successor = KZ1000K | |successor = [[Kawasaki_KZ1000K|Kawasaki KZ1000K]] | ||
|class =Standard | |class =Standard | ||
|engine = 1015cc | |engine = 1015cc | ||
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|power = 86 hp | |power = 86 hp | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = '77-'79-electronic-points, '80- electronic- | |ignition = '77-'79-electronic-points, '80- electronic-transistor | ||
|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 | ||
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The '''Kawasaki KZ1000B''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1977 to 1980. | 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 [[Kawasaki KZ900B|'76 KZ900 LTD]]. It was mainly a US market stylization on the popular [[Kawasaki KZ1000A|KZ1000]] | The '''KZ1000B LTD''' model '77-'80 was the first custom liter sized [[motorcycle]] for [[Kawasaki]]. It was modeled after the US designed [[Kawasaki KZ900B|'76 KZ900 LTD]]. It was mainly a US market stylization on the popular [[Kawasaki KZ1000A|KZ1000]]. The LTD was assembled in the Lincoln, Nebraska plant from parts shipped over from Japan. The bike came with a 4 to 2 Jardine exhaust, Boge Mullholand shocks, Goodyear tires, a 19 inch wheel in the front, a fat 16 inch wheel in the rear, bobbed chrome front and rear fenders, a chrome chain guard, a two tiered saddlemen seat, handlebar mounted front turn signals, triple disk brakes, mag wheels, and a teardrop gas tank. The Jardine exhaust ran under the frame and prohibited the use of a center stand on the bike. | ||