Kawasaki Z450 LTD Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z450 LTD (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 454 cc (27.70 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199 kg (438.7 lb).

Key specifications

1984-1989Model years
454 ccDisplacement
199 kgWet weight
11 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198419851986198719881989
Year-specific specification changes

The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
198810.1:1

How the Kawasaki Z450 LTD (reduced effect) 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.

Displacement454 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 34% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight199 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity11 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 28% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement35th

454 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight42nd

199 kg — heavier than about 42% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 58%.

Fuel capacity25th

11 L — larger than about 25% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 454 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 140/90-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-19
Rear tire size 140/90-15
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 454 cc (27.70 cu in)
Bore × stroke 72.5 x 55 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 140/90-15

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 199 kg (438.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 11.00 L (2.91 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 132.0 km/h (82.0 mph)

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