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 [[Image:1983-kawasaki-kz750-l3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Kawasaki KZ750-L3]]
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+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==
+===Engine===
+*4-stroke, [[DOHC]], 750 cc inline four
+*Air cooled
+*Bore x stroke: 66.0 x 54.0 mm
+*Compression Ratio: 9.5
+*Power: 58.8 kW @ 9,000 r/min
+*Torque: 48.5 ft.lbf @ 7,500 r/min
+*Carbureted with Mikuni BS34 (four)
+*Electric starter
+*Transistorized battery and coil ignition system
+maximum horsepower 55 hp @7000rpm
+maximum torque 6.0 kg-m @3000 rpm
+carburetors mikuni bs38 x 2
+vale timing
+inlet  open  30 degrees btdc
+       close 50 degree abdc
+       duration 260 degree
+exhaust  open 70 degree btdc
+         close 30 degree atdc
+         duration 280 degree