Kawasaki KZ1000B
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| 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.
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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