motorcycle performance is a natural result. 1981 Kawasaki KZ750H Ltd; 1981 Kawasaki KZ750H Ltd products. It's also a thoroughly broken in before it was run at the dragstrip and the 18 in. Steering reaction is still good and the LTD is still capable of straightening a bent road as well as any other 750, but it's lost some of that oversensitive feel. ive changed the brakes and pads, replaced all fluids etc. This CARBURETOR ASSY ('81-'83 H2/H3/H fiche contains the largest amount of spare parts with seventy-one listed items. The plush suspension does its part to keep rider comfort high. It's also a KZ750, the fastest, toughest, meanest 750 ever to prowl a race track. It has 42,100 miles, and You can own it today for 3999 dollars. The rear portion of the double seat isn't as uncomfortable be cause it's relatively flat and has enough room for most passengers of our acquaintance. It depends on how it's ridden, and who's riding it. Ads are free. Suspension Systems. Bars like those used on the old KZ65OSR had a shape that fit the LTD style, were comfort able and fit the bike. The LTD wasn't nearly so quick with a 12.62 sec H (> 1982) Z 750 LTD Twin; Belt Drive KZ 750 B Vers. This part is in good shape. Clement Salvadori. and take little effort. Trials legend and former road racer Sammy Miller walked away unhurt from a spectacular crash during the Parade lap that ran before this years Isle of Man Senior TT. Brand new old 1982 KZ750 (shaft drive) i picked up this summer, not bad condition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); at 60 mph and 33 ft. from 30 mph using the same tires. without speed governor) Accelerations: 0-80 km/h (sec):3.10-100 km/h (sec):4.20-160 km/h (sec):11.40-200 km/h (sec):0-300 km/h (sec): 0-50 mph (sec):3.10-60 mph (sec):40-100 mph (sec):11.50-150 mph (sec):0-200 mph (sec):Drag times: 0- 1/4mile (sec):12.80- 1km (sec):24.7 Full performance data, accelerations chart, acceleration on gears, speed range on gears, overtaking factors etc:1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) Detailed Accelerations, Performance Review Fuel consumptionsimulation based on the European type of traffic (mileage)extra-urban / city / highway / average combined:l/100km:5.2-6.2 / 7.3-8.8 / 7.1-8.5 / 6.6mpg (imp. Being reasonably powerful, generally good handling and having most of the makings of a comfortable bike, the styling shouldnt let the bike down, and it doesnt. I can assist in shipping. Until you rode one, that is. Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic The other models Other parts of the LTD package may or may not suit all riders. Well made, torquey and smooth, the R80/7 is considered by many BMW fans as the best of BMWs 70s-era airhead twins. As for the ease of riding the Kawasaki, it could hardly be nicer. and 104.19 mph quarter mile performance. MOTORCYCLE CLASSICS: STREET BIKES OF THE '70S, VOL II, HOW TO RESTORE KAWASAKI Z1, Z/KZ900 & Z/KZ1000, The Top Gun Motorcycle: 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R. Double-Nickel Rocket: 1981 Kawasaki GPz550, The Kawasaki GPz550: An old school canyon carver for the boy racer set. 1983. I could go on and on but Ile stop it here Have a nice day Mike. Kawasaki gave a KZ750 to a magazine and said run it for 10,000 miles. twelves isn't a slow motorcycle. models. If ever a machine was worthy of Under the Radar status, its the big twin KawasakiKZ750. - click the button below:Check:1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) Engine Horsepower/ Torque Curve1. itll keep up with ANY 1000 C.C. Motorcycle Specifications Overviews and Road Tests. The two piece seat, while not being all that close to the ground, doesn't have nicer. Compatibility: 1981 Kawasaki KZ1100B1 GPZ. It would tronce the Yamaha Seca that my buddy bought, but I did have to lube the chain in the middle of Nowhere, NV while he was inside eating cherry pie (Seca had a shaft). any time a 16 in. These were the same mufflers as found on the 650. Hugely successful, Yamahas big twin was available here for 13 years, and many XS fans consider 1977 the models best year. The brakes are good, but with a reservation. This year's Kawasaki 750 is A bigger gas tank is in Tires on the LTD are a 3.25H-19 Bridgestone in front and a 130/90-16 Bridgestone in back, both tubeless and both with raised white letters, like those on the Honda Customs this year. site (including ProfessCars and motorbikecatalog.com) are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks and other like those on the Honda Customs this year. I checked and recorded valve clearances meticulously every 10,000 miles. differences, but it's welcome nonetheless. This anti-pollutant gizmo did not seem to harm performance. Performance Parts. KZ750 4Cyl. BIKEE-A-S-Y.. How much bigger did he bore out the Jets? CYCLE WORLD TEST. Supplement. But compared to its British rivals the XS650 was considered small, while the TX750 was a regrettable failure. This is the year during which the Gpzs made the jump towards "sportbikes", while the KZ line branched off as "sport cruisers". For sale is a 1981 kz750 ltd that has been rebuilt as a caf racer style motorcycle. ownership rights to any content, document or other materials viewed through the VN1500 D1/D2 Vulcan1500 CLASSIC 96-97. The OEM front pads have a huge copper content. The LTD is one of the best handling semi-choppers available in the 750 class even with the soft suspension and fat rear tire. If you liked the way earlier Triumph and BSA twins made sounds, you probably wont be too thrilled with the nasal tone of the KZ pipes, Cycle World quipped in its 1976 review. Model Identification. The rear portion of With a 74 This model can be distinguished by the three horizontal stripes along the gas tank and tailpiece, orange, red and . The standard KZ750 has the most Now I have a T100 Triumph that coast three times as much , if you want a centerstand you can buy one extra for 240 dollors and a seat fof 319 dollors other then that the motor on the T100 is nice. It survived in spite of a very loose chain. Let the good times roll. So have your rotors replaced if they score up. Specifications listing with the performance factory data and ProfessCars estimation, including . . KZ750-H2 LTD 750 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. I believe it. Did it come with electronic ignition or were they still running points? average estimated by a-c: 6.6 l/100km / 43 mpg (imp.) The EOM tires and Pirelli Phantoms were the only tires that seems to work well for me with the kind of riding I do (knee scraping). There are both better and worse luxo Whatever BMW decides to build today or in the future, the Bavarian company will always be known to classic bike fans for its remarkable line of horizontally-opposed twins. even enough room for the front signal lights to be mounted on the handlebars, That, according to Early bikes had long mufflers exiting behind the passenger, and although they looked right (except for an ungainly raised seam top and bottom), they strangled the twins exhaust note. because of the loss of cornering clearance. at 107.78 mph. Nor mally the vacuum-operated petcock had to be switched to reserve after about 130 mi. Surely a motorcycle that does the quarter mile in the mid LTD as the standard model, though the air pressure in the forks can compensate slow the LTD's steering down to more normal responses. 1981 offered a choice of two colors: Luminous Gun Blue or the Galaxy Silver . thanks, The KZ650 knocked out close to 50 horsepower, and adding less than 90cc made the dynamometer show more than 60 . and more photo, or to compare up to 5 motorbikes side-by-side - click one of the the buttons below: www.motorbikecatalog.com The catalog of motorbikes , (click on photo to view enlarged pictures gallery)Complete photo gallery and specs - click the button below:1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) Horsepower/Torque Curve1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) Detailed Accelerations, Performance ReviewKawasaki catalogue1977-1984 Z 750 (KZ750) series all versions catalogue1981 Z 750 (KZ750) series all versions This LTD is markedly different from the standard model with its bright Kawasaki, should be a problem of the past. Were betting there are literally thousands of them still out there, sitting quietly in suburban garages across the country, just waiting to be put back on the street. - click the button below: How fast is this motorbike ? essentially the same as last year's, which is not a bad thing. With its legendary 2-stroke triples a thing of the past, Kawasakis performance machines were being defined by four cylinders. Quick access to motorbikecatalog website - type in a browser: The most efficient way to navigate through our database and compare motorbikes side by side is the interface located on the Motorbikes Specs Homepage, Catalogue of motorbike makes & manufacturers, Kawasaki Z 750 (KZ750) series years, types and editions catalogue (1977-1984), All versions of this 1977-1984 Kawasaki Z 750 (KZ750) series submodel:1977 Z 750 (KZ750) series versions1978 Z 750 (KZ750) series versions1979 Z 750 (KZ750) series versions1980 Z 750 (KZ750) series versions1981 Z 750 (KZ750) series versions1982 Z 750 (KZ750) series versions1983 Z 750 (KZ750) series versions1984 Z 750 (KZ750) series versions, Chronological Kawasaki timeline catalogue. And the final-drive chain went from a 530 to a 630. It is a two cyl. Kawasaki has fi nally found out how to make a plush sus pension without tossing out the handling with the bathwater and the secret, we sus pect, is the relatively light weight of this bike. The rear brake will lock too easily, making control difficult. Bikez.biz has an efficient motorcycle classifieds. - Performance Data, motorbikecatalog.com ProfessCars estimation (the motorbike with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs) load), Top speed:197 km/h / 122 mph(theor. It was intended to have the handling of a 500, the power of a 750and at less than two grand, be 10 percent cheaper than any 750/4. Just to clarify things, in 1980 Kawasaki had two very different KZ750sthe KZ750-G parallel twin, the engine of which had been on the market since 1976 (Retrospective, December 1996), and the new in-line four, known by the postfix E. Those 650 cylinders were bored out to a very oversquare 66mmstaying with the 54mm strokeand the total capacity went to 738cc. S . Looks good rides good. stylish small gas tank and stepped two-piece seat and handlebars that say you're been an extremely fast 750. True, a 141 ft. stop ping distance from 60 mph and a 36 ft. stopping distance from 30 mph are almost identical to that of the standard KZ750, but the Honda 750 Custom managed stops from 130 ft. at 60 mph and 33 ft. from 30 mph using the same tires. All original including the tires (and likely the air in them) from 1981. Cam pro file was changed slightly after the first KZ7 SOs were produced. emissions, the KZ750 continues to be an excellent running engine. Being reasonably powerful, generally good handling and having most of the . Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) in 1981, the model with standard body and 739 cm3 / 45.2 cui engine size, 55 kW / 75 PS / 74 hp of power, 5-speed manual powertrain offered since early-year 1981. Other parts of the LTD package may or may not suit all riders. Turns out not all of the luxo models do the bucko bars in the same shape. Besides the suspension hocus-pocus, the LTD has a couple of Engine types. Motorcycle Classics Magazine Featuring the most brilliant, unusual and popular motorcycles ever made! A top speed just north of 100mph wasnt exactly headline grabbing, but then, the KZ750 wasnt a performance machine. How successful Kawasaki was in styling the LTD will be answered by sales figures a year from now, but we see the LTD as a mid-pack styling success. - Specifications Table. Mileage could be less than 40 mpg when ridden in a sprightly fashion, less than 30 when ridden hard. L models while Yamaha tends to extend its bars far back. but now has new gauges with 584 miles since. If there seems to be an undue amount of performance talk Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic This anti-pollutant gizmo did not seem to harm performance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Shifts are positive, swift and take little effort. little pressure, aren't prone to fading in normal use and are powerful enough to At that VN1500 A1-A13: Vulcan 88/Vulcan 1500 87-99. Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy and Terms and Conditions and Disclaimer. I bought a 1976 KZ 750 bran new in 1976 for arround 1900 dollors, drove it frome Sebastion Fla to Ashville North Carolinia several times, also to Keywest and halfway to California plus several other places, it was a outstanding bike, never broke down I only changed the oil and plugs got arround 50 miles to the gallon it had the centerstand and the long seat was soft and comforable to ride on all day. Designed to fulfill your motorcycle needs Elaborately created with customization in mind. We always have motorcycles coming in. 1981 Kawasaki Kz 750, Classic KZ 750 LTD great condition. The seat could use a little more pad ding and with the two-piece design t'Sr possible to retain the stepped look while raising the front of the seat. 1977 Kawasaki KZ 750 - Pottstown, PAJT's Wheels N DealsPottstown, PA 19464Ph: 6103269000Web: www. I had bought a new 1983 750 Interceptor, so I just bolted things back together with a new gasket and hoped to get a few more miles out of my obsolete bike. After racing I put back in the EOM spark plugs. Tap to Call 1.833.MOTOROSO. Vibration is noticeable, certainly less than that of loving this bike. Kawasaki tried to give it some new life by bobbing the exhaust pipes, stepping the seat, clamping on a set of high-rise handlebars (and, curiously, replacing the rear disc with a drum brake setup) and calling it the CSR750 to bring it in step with its successful line of street cruisers. VN1500 G1/G1A/G2A/G3 Vulcan NOMAD 99-01. And they score up the rotors big time. Kawasaki 750 turned the quarter mile in 12.26 sec. Unlike some of the semi-choppers, this LTD engine. Of performance. If you were headed for a drag strip, a competent lightweight rider would see low 12s and over 100 mph in the quarter-mile, beating out (barely) the CB750F. Kawasaki had gambled that there was a market for a simple, reliable big twin, and they were right. tiller-like steering on the LTD and that interferes with handling control. Motorcyclist listed it as the most reliable/bullet-proof motorcycle. At that point the order of the day was Get thee to a gassery. Like the difference between 1,015cc and 998cc . I looked at seat covers on amazon and ebay and they do not distinguish any difference between the two models. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) in 1981, the model with standard body and 739 cm3 / 45.2 cui engine size, 55 kW / 75 PS / 74 hp of power, 5-speed manual powertrain offered since early-year 1981. she runs fine, drips a bit of oil here and there but what did i expect. order even when the Arabs aren't playing war. Are you interested in a used Standard Motorcycle? The LTD gets more than that, though. Only ride it every now and then but still amazed at how well it pulls with little maintenance. 5 speed)as offered for the year 1981. a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive. Here I am again writing about a bike that I wish I had room for in my collection, the Kawasaki KZ750 Twin. Read about the 6-cylinder powerplant found in the legendary Honda CBX, Ton-Up Club: 1961 Velocette Venom 500 Clubman. Vertical twins have the reputation of vibrating a lot, so Kawasaki implemented chain-driven counter balancers. Next we'd make the LTD tank a little larger. without speed governor)The same class motorbikes with similar power: 1981 Kawasaki Z 750 E (Z 750-E2) (KZ750-E2) Japan Australia 54.5 kW / 74 PS / 73 hp (DIN) 1981 Kawasaki Z 750 L (Z 750-L1) (KZ750-L1)Europe Australia 54.5 kW / 74 PS / 73 hp (DIN) 1981 Kawasaki Z 750 (KZ750-L1)Europe Germany 56.6 kW / 77 PS / 76 hp (DIN) 1981 Honda CB750F Japan 51.5 kW / 70 PS / 69 hp (JIS net) 1981 Honda CB750F North America export 58 kW / 79 PS / 78 hp (DIN) 1981 Honda CB750FEurope Australia export 58 kW / 79 PS / 78 hp (DIN) 1981 Honda CB750F Japan 50 kW / 68 PS / 67 hp (JIS net) 1981 Honda CB750F (FB)Europe Australia export 58 kW / 79 PS / 78 hp (DIN) 1981 Honda CB750KEurope export 57 kW / 77 PS / 76 hp (DIN) 1981 Honda CB750K North America export 57 kW / 77 PS / 76 hp (DIN) 1981 Honda CB750CEurope export 57 kW / 77 PS / 76 hp (DIN). Kawasaki Z 750E. Any advice or vote of confidence for resurrection? Owner: Franco Teti, Los Osos, California. instantly hot or cold and can run without choke as soon as it's started. The special touches like the non-glare rear view mirrors and the self-cancelling Condition Used; Year 1981; Make Kawasaki; Model KZ750 LTD; Category Standard; Type Motorcycle; Location Lacey, WA; Mileage 42,100; . suspensions. With its air suction emission system taking care of exhaust Got a KZ750e this summer, getting ready to start a major check up, carbs balance etc etc. Introduced in 1976, the KZ750 was the odd-man-out in Kawasakis lineup, especially considering the new bikes Kawasaki had planned for 1977, which included the 4-cylinder KZ650 and KZ1000. Numbers matter, even subtle numbers. Carburation was always spot on. Every Issue of Cycle World 1962 to today, Current subscribers can access the complete. particularly, indicates noticeably less horsepower. The steering rake has been extended to 3O~ while the standard model makes do with a 27 head angle. If Kawasaki hangs a suggestion box on the company door, we'll probably drop Download report. the cam timing can be frustrating. Overall, however, testers gave the big twin good marks. Flushed out the old brake fluid, made a new split nut that was missing from the throttle cable, and fixed the choke linkage. Hi there what is the biggest tank that you can put on a Kawasaki kz750 1981 model I currently have a tank that doesnt look like its the same one for the bike I would like to put a bigger tank on it so what is the biggest tank I can put on that bike. Before the bike would run onto reserve the low fuel warning light would begin blinking, eventually staying on continu ously. trying to make them scrape. by the LTD were only average for this class. Letting the average rider beat up a new motorcycle is a very good way of determining its potential, as Joe Bloke can conceive of abuse that test riders might not. have an 81 750/4 E1gonna be 40 in 2 yearsruns greatall orig..only issue is flakey gear indicatorsometimes it indicates neutral and sometimes not.Worth more to me than its little cash on market, all your problem is the switch dehind the cluch casing, Hi all, got myself a neat kz750e1 (1980). bike more KZ750 or LTD? Just think, for $1500 I coulda got a much newer piece of crap chinese scooter, but then I wouldnt get to blow past them on the highwaylaughing would I ?~ grin~. Did a carb clean, set the floats, synced them using the two bottles of oil. Turns out not all of the luxo models do the Although carb jetting is supposed to be the same and therefore A 74 horsepower 750 is, after all, a thrilling piece of machinery. That makes the ride feel harder than it -. I had an 80 KZ750E that I rode from 81 to 87. Missed shifts and the occasional over-revving brought on a bad case of low compression. I had an 80 and it was real easy for riders to get burned by the pipe the wider seat may have made a difference. Life is good. Overall length:2130 mm / 83.9 inOverall width:835 mm / 32.9 inSeat height:800 mm / 31.5 inOverall height (without mirrors):1135 mm / 44.7 inWheelbase:1420 mm / 55.9 in Fuel capacity:17.3 liter / 4.6 U.S. gal / 3.8 imp. extra-urban / city / highway / average combined: Top speed:203 km/h / 126 mph 0-60 mph (sec):0-100 km/h (sec):0-1/4 mile (sec):0-1 km (sec):Fuel consumption: Emission: To view table with complete performance data and technical specifications (including final and primary drive and gear ratios, powertrain description, dimensions, accelerations chart etc.) Everythings original except redone carbs and new tires. VN1500 E1-E7 Vulcan 1500 CLASSIC 98-04. Bore and stroke, at 66 by Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. After removing the 4 bolts, the cover should pull off. enough room for most passengers of our acquaintance. That makes for The motorbikecatalog.com website is only for the on-line view using the internet browser. any other 750, but it's lost some of that oversensitive feel. View Results Availability In Stock Only (161) Ride Types ATV (25) Dirt Bike . rear tire is added to a bike, but Bridge stone has been getting its Mag Mopus tires to work better of late and the KZ750 remains a better-than-average handling bike even in LTD trim with the fat rear tire. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! The doesn't. 1981 Kawasaki KZ750-H2 LTD, Mechanic special - Needs carbs cleaned, new battery, brake fluids replaced & steering stem bearings. NUMBER SIMILAR? bolting on of 34mm Keihin constant-velocity carburetors, and the use of a transistorized ignition. little stiff at least the KZ750 clutch will never break. The 745cc twin pushed 55hp through a 5-speed gearbox. You do not acquire trouble. My KZ750 sits in the alley outside my window, I can see it as I type this epic. Never heard of it? A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. I bought a beautiful red KZ750 spring of 81. Generate a PDF report. Also undoubtedly a help were these large CV carbs, 10mm bigger than the throttle-slides on the 650though they were a thirsty lot. I have acquired a 1980 KZ 750/4 it has been off the road for awhile and is bone stock. matters or any part of this site is strictly prohibited. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 5 speed)as offered for the year 1981 Production/sales period of motorbikes with this particular specs:early-year 1981 - late-year 1981Modelyears:1981 Country of origin:J Japan Make:KawasakiModel:Z 750 (KZ750) series 1977-1984Submodel:Z 750 (KZ750) series 1977-1984Optional equipment:EEC segmentation:Standard street motorcycles, naked bikesSubsegment:class 750 cc (motorcycles and scooters 610-850 cm3)Class:heavy bikesBody style:standardTraction:RWD (rear- wheel drive) Basic dimensionsOverall length:2130 mm / 83.9 inOverall width:835 mm / 32.9 inSeat height:800 mm / 31.5 inOverall height (without mirrors):1135 mm / 44.7 inWheelbase:1420 mm / 55.9 in Fuel capacity:17.3 liter / 4.6 U.S. gal / 3.8 imp. from 60 mph and a 36 ft. stopping distance from 30 mph are almost identical to something to do with the cams. Vertical twins vibrate, so Kawasaki gave the 750 a pair of chain-driven counter balancers. The Motorcycle (with a driver) power to weight ratio net: Motorcycle (with a driver) weight to power ratio net: Full engine data: horsepower/torque rpm, etc. going to have a backache faster than he can say Easyrider. be done to the KZ750. gal Frame construction:steel double cradle tubularSuspension type: Front:Conventional Telescopic Fork, adjustableRear:Double-Sided Steel Swingarm with Twin Shock Absorbers, adjustable Standard tires: Front:3.25 H 19Rear:4.00 H 18Dimensions, turning circle, suspension travel, steering angle, trail, brakes, capacities, etc - click the button below: Double-Sided Steel Swingarm with Twin Shock Absorbers, adjustable. It has an inline-four cylinder engine and a 5-speed transmission, in a 'one down and four up' configuration. You might want to upgrade to conical steering head bears. Can anyone enlighten me on the ignition? It's a dohc, inline Four with a bank of four 34mm Keihin CV carbs. But that diddles the trail, so triple clamps must be revised While no performance champion, it had more than enough power to keep up with traffic, and it was stable and predictable in the turns. kid's minimotocrosser. $249.99. Table of Contents. View and Download Kawasaki 1981 KZ750-E2 supplemental service manual online. At 473 pounds with a full tank it was no lightweight, but noticeably lighter than the KZ750. Z1 Enterprises is the leading destination for Kawasaki KZ750+Four Motorcycle Parts. There was Find more values. Horsepower net:55 kW / 75 PS / 74 hp (SAE net) / 9000Torque net:63 Nm / 46 ft-lb / 7500Horsepower gross: Torque gross: Motorcycle (with a driver) power to weight ratio net: 182.1 watt/kg / 82.6 watt/lbMotorcycle (with a driver) weight to power ratio net: 5.5 kg/kW / 4 kg/PS / 9 lbs/hp Full engine data: horsepower/torque rpm, etc. If there seems to be an undue amount of performance talk heaped onto a stylingfirst model, blame the excellent engine. 1979-1980 Kawasaki KZ1000A KZ 1000A Stator. So dont fiddle with the cards or the valves!! After all the LTD, like above-average amount. Yamaha made some motion into the category with the Yamaha XS650 vertical twin in 1970, and even more so withthe YamahaTX750 three years later. And if elephants could fly statues would be in trouble. The seats are different (his is about 2 inches wider) and I would like to know if it is because of being 2 different model years or is it because one is driveshaft and the other is chain driven? 1979 Kawasaki KZ400H LTD High Output Stator Regulator Kit. In this version sold from year 1981 , the dry weight is and it is equipped with a In-line four, four-stroke motor. 53hp @ 7,000rpm/105mphAir-cooled, OHCparallel twin5-speedSingle-disc front,drum rear428lb (wet)40-50mpg$1,500 $3,500. Table of Contents. I purchased it new and put 14 k on it before storing it. But not here, as careful fiddling kept the torque max at the 7,500 rpm level, while sizably increasing the horsepower. The Sound and the Feel: Scott Mercer's 1979 Honda CBX, Hondas CBX was something completely different in the motorcycle marketplace. Lots of snow and rain in Colorado that year, and froze my ass off. The major changes, other than the bore-out, were the. S; K (> 1983) . Primary drive was via a Hy-Vo chain between cylinders two and three; back in those days this was considered an asset since it evened out the strain on the crankshaft. we'd make it a lot larger if they turned us loose, but surely a graceful 4 gal. The standard KZ750 steers only a little slower than a Motorcycle Classics tech expert Keith Fellenstein discusses whether a 1981 Kawasaki KZ750 is a good first bike. The starter motor clutch burned out at 90,000 miles. translation, digital conversion and other matters related to the motorbikecatalog.com Full performance data, accelerations chart, acceleration on gears, speed range on gears, overtaking factors etc: simulation based on the European type of traffic. Yeah I picked up an 82 KZ750H LTD this summer. has more chrome and less black than the standard model. This baby makes you feel like Ponch from Chips and if kept in the powerband is blisteringly fast, but them 4 big carbs drink gas like a RV but its worth every cent! to 4.8 in. 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000J2. trail are ways of slowing down the steering of a motorcycle. / 35.8 mpg (U.S.) / 15.2 km/l, more data: 1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) Specifications Review; For the table . Although close in weight to the British competition, early XS-1s simply couldnt hold a candle to real Brit twins like the Triumph Bonneville and Norton Commando. But the rotors expand radially when they get hot, this pushes the pads back, then the pads shift and suddenly your brake lever goes to your grip without much braking. These allowed four inches of axle travel. Fortunately this bike's good points outweigh the bad. Kawasaki has finally found out how to make a plush suspension without tossing Of course theres also the small teardrop tank and the short mufflers and the different gauges and headlight shell. Homemade baffle in the exhaust, 4 into 1 headers goes like stink! Exactly why may have something to do with the cams. Make Model: Kawasaki Z 750E: Year: 1981: Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. Photo of the moment: . frame geometry tweeks worth noting. The LTD wasn't nearly so quick with a 12.62 sec and 104.19 mph quarter mile performance. everything it should be. Thanks to its simple but robust construction, the KZ750 earned a reputation for rock solid dependability, owners piling on the miles with little more than routine maintenance. in standard form might turn quicker than is desirable. (This Retrospective article was featured in the July 2012 issue of Rider Magazine), Story and photography by Clement Salvadori The rear sprocket on the LTD is one tooth smaller, at 32 teeth, to compensate for the smaller diameter rear tire. ):45.3-54.3 / 32.2-38.7 / 33.1-39.8 / 43mpg (U.S.):37.6-45.2 / 26.8-32.2 / 27.6-33.1 / 35.8km/l:16-19.2 / 11.4-13.7 / 11.7-14.1 / 15.2Driving range(km / miles on tank) extra-urban:275-335 km / 170-205 milescity:195-235 km / 120-145 mileshighway:205-245 km / 125-150 milesaverage combined:263 km / 163 miles. Certainly our previous Kawasaki was more different gauges and headlight shell. A KZ650 or KZ750 with under 30,000 miles is still in its youth. 1978-1980 Kawasaki KZ 650 KZ650 High Output Stator Regulator. is, after all, a thrilling piece of machinery. Shop Kawasaki KZ Z & ZX750 1980-1985 Clymer manual on Motoroso and get free shipping from Midlife Classic Cars for Haynes Manuals CM450. Is this Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, the content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic any tips, tricks, places where i can buy great stuff? Their motorcycles continued to gain popularity amongst consumers . I hope to get the energy and courage someday to tackle the task, but I am concerned that I will invest significant labor and $ and then find out something really expensive is wrong with an engine sitting that long despite having the crankcase filled with fresh oil.

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