The Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD motorcycle specifications include a 1,015 cc (61.94 cu in) engine, power of 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 240 kg (529.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KZ1000 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 15% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 48% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 54th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd 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.
85 hp — more powerful than about 67% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,015 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Kawasaki models.
813 mm — taller than about 54% of Kawasaki models.
13.6 L — larger than about 32% 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.
2,220
2,122
5% above average.
830
833
Close to average.
1,180
1,175
Close to average.
1,550
1,441
8% above average.
813
801
Close to average.
155
187
17% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 289 km |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.354 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 354.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 83.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.06:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,015 cc (61.94 cu in) |
| Power | 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 66 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. MIKUNI VM26SS |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Battery and coil, BTDC 20´@1,450 rpm |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Forced Lubrication (wet sump) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Caster |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, 36mm |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks, swingarm. |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 240 kg (529.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 813 mm (32.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,220 mm (87.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,180 mm (46.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,550 mm (61.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.60 L (3.59 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.89 L (0.50 US gal) |
| 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
| Top speed | 257.5 km/h (160.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.3542 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Battery | and coil, BTDC 20´@1,450 rpm |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Midnight Blue, Burgundy, Grey, Brown |
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| Exhaust system | 4 into 2, Stainless Steel pipes |
| Price as new | US$ 3200. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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