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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Kawasaki KZ1000B | |||
|photo= 1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-0.jpg | |||
|aka = LTD | |||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |||
|parent_company = KHI | |||
|production = 1976-1980 | |||
|model_year = 1977-1980 | |||
|predecessor = [[Kawasaki KZ900B]] | |||
|successor = [[Kawasaki_KZ1000K|Kawasaki KZ1000K]] | |||
|class =Standard | |||
|engine = 1015cc | |||
|bore_stroke = 70.0 x 66.0mm (2.8 x 2.6in) | |||
|compression = 8.7:1 | |||
|top_speed =138 mph | |||
|power = 86 hp | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = '77-'79-electronic-points, '80- electronic-transistor | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} 77-80 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} 77-80 | |||
|transmission = 5 speed, 1 up 4 down | |||
|final_drive= {{chain|630x92}} | |||
|front_sprocket= 15T | |||
|rear_sprocket= 33T | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = triple disk | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.50-19}} 77-80 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|}} 77-80 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = | |||
|fuel_capacity = 3.6g | |||
|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> | |||
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
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}} | |||
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 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. | |||
==1980== | ==1980== | ||
[[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]][[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]][[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]][[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]][[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]] | [[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]] | ||
[[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]] | |||
[[Image:1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Kawasaki KZ1000-B4 LTD in Black]] | |||
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==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{template:Kawasaki KZ}} | |||
{{Kawasaki}} | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ1000B]] | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]] |
Latest revision as of 13:56, 5 March 2021
Kawasaki KZ1000B | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | LTD |
Production | 1976-1980 |
Class | Standard |
Predecessor | Kawasaki KZ900B |
Successor | Kawasaki 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-transistor |
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 |
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. 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.
1980[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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