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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
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
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==
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KZ1000B]]
[[Category:Kawasaki KZ series]]

Latest revision as of 13:56, 5 March 2021

1980-Kawasaki-KZ1000-B4-Black-0.jpg
Kawasaki KZ1000B
Manufacturer
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

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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 '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]

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[edit | edit source]

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