The Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft motorcycle specifications include a 694 cc (42.35 cu in) engine, power of 74 hp (54.0 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki ZN 700 LTD Shaft 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.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 58th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% 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.
74 hp — more powerful than about 64% of Kawasaki models with power data.
694 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Kawasaki models.
755 mm — taller than about 23% of Kawasaki models.
13.9 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.
820
833
Close to average.
1,210
1,175
Close to average.
1,510
1,441
5% above average.
755
801
6% below average.
150
187
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-18 61H |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 67H |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.341 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 341.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 106.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1984 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 694 cc (42.35 cu in) |
| Power | 74 hp (54.0 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 64.0 x 54 mm (2.5 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CV34 x 4 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | tubular, double cradle |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm with Dual air adjustable shocks |
| Front wheel travel | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 29.8° |
| Trail | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. single piston calipers |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/90-18 61H |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 67H |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 755 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,220 mm (87.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,210 mm (47.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.90 L (3.67 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3410 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | red metallic |
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| Exhaust system | Dual stainless megaphone pipes |
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