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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KZ750L
|photo            =1981-kawasaki-z750-l1.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|production      = 1980
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki KZ750E]]
|successor        =
|class            = Road
|engine          = 738 [[cc]], [[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =105 mph
|zero_to_60      =
|quarter_mile    =
|power            = 55 HP @ 7,000 rpm
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B6ES}}
|battery          =
|transmission    = 5-Speed, Return Shift
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25H-19}}
|rear_tire        = {{tire|130/90-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-401}}<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 =
|competition      =
|related          = [[Kawasaki KZ750F]]
}}
==1981 Z750-L1==
==1981 Z750-L1==
[[Image:1981-kawasaki-z750-l1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki Z750-L1]]
[[Image:1981-kawasaki-z750-l1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Kawasaki Z750-L1]]
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*738 mL
*738 mL
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder
*4-Stroke, 4 Cylinder
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*Dual Over Head Camshaft
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*5-Speed, Return Shift
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*(E) 99910-1180-01 plus -50R
*(E) 99910-1180-01 plus -50R
*Owner3 Manual No. : 99922-1091 -02
*Owner3 Manual No. : 99922-1091 -02
*Remarks: Same as [[Kawasaki KZ750E|KZ750-E2]] except for fuel tank, seat, etc.
*Remarks: Same as KZ750-E2 except for fuel tank, seat, etc.


Exported to: South and Central America, Europe, and Africa, and South Pacific
Exported to: South and Central America, Europe, and Africa, and South Pacific


==1982 KZ750-L2==
==1982 KZ750-L2==
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*738 mL
*738 mL
*[[Four-stroke]], 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
*4-Stroke, 4 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*5-Speed, Return Shift
*Color
*Color
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Produced for model year 1983, the '''Kawasaki KZ750 L3''' was very similar to the [[Kawasaki ZX750A|1982 Gpz750]].  This is the year during which the Gpzs made the jump towards "sportbikes", while the KZ line branched off as "sport cruisers".  This model can be distinguished by the three horizontal stripes along the gas tank and tailpiece, orange, red and yellow, and the lack of [[fairing]] typical on GPZ bikes of the same era.  The Kawasaki inline-four engines are considered very robust and reliable.  Therefore, this motorcycle, and others with similar engines, are sought after for their rideability and repairability.
Produced for model year 1983, the '''Kawasaki KZ750 L3''' was very similar to the 1982 Gpz750.  This is the year during which the Gpzs made the jump towards "sportbikes", while the KZ line branched off as "sport cruisers".  This model can be distinguished by the three horizontal stripes along the gas tank and tailpiece, orange, red and yellow, and the lack of [[fairing]] typical on GPZ bikes of the same era.  The Kawasaki inline-four engines are considered very robust and reliable.  Therefore, this motorcycle, and others with similar engines, are sought after for their rideability and repairability.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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*maximum horsepower 55 hp @7000rpm
maximum horsepower 55 hp @7000rpm
*maximum torque 6.0 kg-m @3000 rpm
maximum torque 6.0 kg-m @3000 rpm
*carburetors mikuni bs38 x 2
carburetors mikuni bs38 x 2
*vale timing
vale timing
*inlet   
inlet  open  30 degrees btdc
**open  30 degrees [[btdc]]
      close 50 degree abdc
**close 50 degree [[abdc]]
      duration 260 degree
**duration 260 degree
exhaust  open 70 degree btdc
*exhaust   
        close 30 degree atdc
**open 70 degree [[btdc]]
        duration 280 degree
**close 30 degree [[atdc]]
**duration 280 degree




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*(G) 99923-1143-01
*(G) 99923-1143-01
*Changes: Color and graphic, Ignition timing and electronically advanced.
*Changes: Color and graphic, Ignition timing and electronically advanced.
==References==
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