Kawasaki KZ1000B

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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.