Kawasaki Z750KTD (1980)

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The Kawasaki Z750KTD motorcycle was produced in 1980 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, and a capacity of 738cc/45.0cu-in. It had a compression ratio of 9:1, a magneto-triggered battery ignition, and 4x 34mm Keihin carburetors. The motorcycle produced a maximum power of 74 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 5.7 kgf-m at 8500 rpm. The bike came with a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension was air-assisted coil spring forks, and the rear suspension was dual shocks with 5-way shock absorbers. The front brakes were 2x 223mm discs, and the rear brake was a single 226mm disc. The Kawasaki Z750KTD motorcycle had a maximum speed of 125 mph and could reach standing 1/4 mile in 12.6 sec at 104 mp/h. It had a fuel capacity of 13 litres/3.4 US gal, with an average consumption of 16km/lit. The bike had a wet weight of 225 kg/496 lbs, and the front tyre size was 3.25-19, while the rear tyre size was 130/90-16.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 750LTD

Year: 1980


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 738 cc / 45.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 66 54 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Induction: 4x 34mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition: Magnetically triggered battery
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 74 hp / 54 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 5.7 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Air assisted coil spring forks
Front Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.2 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, 5-way shock absorbers

Rear Wheel Travel: 80 mm / 3.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 223mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 226mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Wet-Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 16 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.6 sec / 104 mp/h
Top Speed: 125 mph

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