The Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD motorcycle specifications include a 750 cc (45.77 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210.5 kg (464.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KZ 750 K1 LTD compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 9% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 52nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
750 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of Kawasaki models.
210.5 kg — heavier than about 52% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 48%.
775 mm — taller than about 27% of Kawasaki models.
10.6 L — larger than about 22% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,190
2,122
3% above average.
845
833
Close to average.
1,215
1,175
3% above average.
1,475
1,441
Close to average.
775
801
3% below average.
155
187
17% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 226 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 1983 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 750 cc (45.77 cu in) |
| Torque | 60.9 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 44.9 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 78.0 x 78 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 2 Mikuni BS34 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | battery and coil |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | wet sump with cooler |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | steel |
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| Front suspension | telescopic forks-pneumatic |
| Rear suspension | swing arm with conventional coil-over shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 96 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Rake | 28.0° |
| Trail | 113 mm (4.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 210.5 kg (464.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 206 kg (454.2 lb) |
| Seat height | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,190 mm (86.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 845 mm (33.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,215 mm (47.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,475 mm (58.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.60 L (2.80 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 4.70 L/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2670 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | and coil |
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Other specifications
| Color options | black with gold lettering and striping |
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| Exhaust system | double- chromed pipes |
| Comments | Light with good handling. Great torque across all rpm range. Pulls like a bigger, more powerful bike. hp is under-rated. Hang on above 6,000 rpm. |
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