S; K (> 1983) . 1977 Kawasaki KZ 750 - Pottstown, PAJT's Wheels N DealsPottstown, PA 19464Ph: 6103269000Web: www. 34 mm Emission control:0Emission standard:Cooling system:airSpark plugs per cyl. Their motorcycles continued to gain popularity amongst consumers . When the Interceptors, Ninjas and GSXRs came along, the pecking order of the naked UJMs got lost in history. Naturally an LTD must be equipped with Equipped with a 3.25 gal. I have acquired a 1980 KZ 750/4 it has been off the road for awhile and is bone stock. Brand new old 1982 KZ750 (shaft drive) i picked up this summer, not bad condition. But nobody buys an old KZ750 to blow off other bikes, so read on. is, after all, a thrilling piece of machinery. 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. Matched up against those two machines and the carry-over KZ900 four, the 750 didn't quite make sense. Click here to sell a used 1981 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD or advertise any other MC for sale.You can list all 1981 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD available and also sign up for e-mail notification when such bikes are advertised in the future. site. Tires on the LTD are a 3.25H-19 Bridgestone in front and a have about the same rebound damping as the standard KZ750 has at its softest This was back at a time when such a number impressed the motorcycling masses. suspensions. bucko bars in the same shape. Just a couple of years ago it would have Increasing the rake of the steering head and increasing the dont do anything but add gas. inline Four with a bank of four 34mm Keihin CV carbs. handling because the spring and damping rates on the LTD are softer at both ends You might want to upgrade to conical steering head bears. You do not acquire 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. Lots of snow and rain in Colorado that year, and froze my ass off. 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. Curb weight was a shade under 500 pounds. 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000J2. Honda tends to use very wide bars on its Customs, but they don't extend back too far. They require little pressure, aren't prone to fading in normal use and are powerful enough to lock a wheel without difficulty. heaped onto a styling-first model, blame the excellent engine. Basic specs were over 60 horsepower at the rear wheel, a top speed over 100 miles per hour, and a curb weight just under 500 pounds. Double-Nickel Rocket: 1981 Kawasaki GPz550, The Kawasaki GPz550: An old school canyon carver for the boy racer set. Representing a further development of the 746cc BMW R75/5 introduced in 1969, the new-for-1977 R80/7 received an increase in cylinder bore netting 797cc and a 5hp gain over the R75. By 1978, the 750 twin was Kawasakis fourth biggest seller in the U.S., and it remained so until the end of the decade. 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). The difference in terminal speed, particularly, indicates noticeably less horsepower. 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. You do not acquire 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. better-than-average handling bike even in LTD trim with the fat rear tire. Exactly why may have something to do with the cams. An air-adjustable Kayaba fork provided almost six inches of travel, with the firmness up to the rider. Ignition on, push the button and the two mufflers kept the noise muted. And the final-drive chain went from a 530 to a 630. By the numbers the 750 LTD doesn't perform as well as we would ex pect. A weird electrical problem retired my bike. 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. Dave. Looking for a good head to replace the one on my 1984 Kaw ZX750E1 turbo. Read the riders' comments at the bike's discussion group.And check out the bike's reliability, repair costs, etc. There are both better and worse luxo models. I remember the 1980 Kawasaki 750 LTD very well. Free shipping. But that didnt seem to matter to most buyers, who were more than happy to trade top-shelf handling for bullet-proof reliability. Z 750 LTD KZ 750 E Vers. stylish small gas tank and stepped two-piece seat and handlebars that say you're ownership rights to any content, document or other materials viewed through the possible to use the Kawasaki's brakes fully without locking up a wheel, it would probably 1981 offered a choice of two colors: Luminous Gun Blue or the Galaxy Silver . 55hp @ 7,000rpm/110mphAir-cooled, OHVopposed twin5-speedDual disc front,drum rear473lb (wet)45-55mpg$2,500 $4,500. The LTD gets more than that, though. point the order of the day was Get thee to a gassery. VN1500 B1-B4: Vulcan 88 SE 87-90. July 12, 2018. Joey. Normally the vacuum-operated petcock had to be switched to Like that mild mannered reporter for the Daily Planet, Kawasaki's KZ750 LTD doesn't look like the sort of motorcycle that's faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive. New seat tires rebuilt the factory Big mikuni carbs. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. doesn't mean the LTD styling has to go. Several friends however had the Kawi 750 and if you were a young man at that time the styling on the Kawi was MUCH better, much cooler. Dimensions, turning circle, suspension travel, steering angle, trail, brakes, capacities, etc - click the button below: Curb weight (without a driver):227 kg / 500 lbsWeight distribution f/r (%):Dry weight:210 kg / 463 lbsCurb weight estimated: Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR: 392 kg / 864 lbsPayload: 165 kg / 364 lbsPayload estimated: Markets, where motorbikes with this particular specifications were sold: North America Related models: Markets, where motorbikes with this particular specifications were sold: Engine manufacturer:Engine type:spark-ignition 4-strokeFuel type:gasoline (petrol)Fuel system:4 carburetorsCharge system:naturally aspiratedValves per cylinder:DOHC 2Valves timing:Additional features:Keihin CV34 carbs, diam. feels powerful indeed. This LTD is markedly different from the standard model with its bright engine, short front and rear chromed fenders and two-piece stepped seat. 1981 Kawasaki Prices, Values and Specs Select any 1981 Kawasaki model . Except as expressly authorized by motorbikecatalog.com, you agree not to copy, modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, assign, distribute, perform, display, license, reverse engineer or create derivative works based on the Site or any Content available through the Site. . It starts up kickstarter, that being left off for lighter weight. The starter motor clutch burned out at 90,000 miles. Funny how things play out over time. 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. 1981 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD Ignition Advancer (Fits: 1981 . average estimated by a-c: 6.6 l/100km / 43 mpg (imp.) But the LTD is only part of this bike's heritage. A bigger gas tank is in order even when the Arabs aren't playing war. There was severe cylinder wear. It's a dohc, bars but on the 750LTD there's more rise than other LTDs have. ):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. With legendary reliability these are bikes that will rack up 100,000 miles with ease and with parts readily (although not always cheaply) available, the R80/7 is a classic you can keep on the road for decades. kid's minimotocrosser. the double seat isn't as uncomfortable because it's relatively flat and has Cer tainly it's possible to scrape pegs on both sides and the centerstand can drag on left handers while the brake pedal can be made to scrape on the righthand side, but these things don't happen without a rider trying to make them scrape. Ads are free. 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. 5 speed)as offered for the year 1981. 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~. because of the loss of cornering clearance. . The early KZ750 had a cam chain tensioner recall. KZ750 THE STREET BIKE Examples of the direct competition of Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) in 1981: (all performance data from ProfessCars simulation, top speed theor. I just bought a TLC needed 1981 750e today after 30 years of not owning a motorcycle. Equipped with a 3.25 gal. Angle was 27 degrees, trail 4.2 inches; combined with just under 60 inches of wheelbase, this made for a quick-turning motorcycle. At that proprietary (including but not limited to intellectual property) rights. Exhaust Systems. The major changes, other than the bore-out, were the. But be cause of the reduced offset on the triple clamps the trail has only increased from 4.2 in. handlebars a rider had better like sitting in the laid back position or he's The bike was also gifted disc brakes, front and rear, which permitted to stop the 505lb with more power. G-R-E-A-T, I TAP AGAIN HERE, GREAT motorcycle. K (> 1981) Z 1000 MKII; EFI KZT 00 A-A; H. Z 1000 SX ZXT 00 L (2014-2016) . Motorcyclist listed it as the most reliable/bullet-proof motorcycle. And that's how the LTD feels. C . Reproduction of part or all of the contents of this web-site in any form is prohibited and may not be recopied and shared with a third party. site (including ProfessCars and motorbikecatalog.com) are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks and other Hey John I just got hold of an 81 KZ750E with 12,000 miles garage stored and runs like a workhorse. NUMBER SIMILAR? If it were So what should you do? difference is slight and could be accounted for by normal production HAVE A 1981 K-Z 750, 36 YEARS NOW. This anti-pollutant gizmo did not seem to harm performance. It has an inline-four cylinder engine and a 5-speed transmission, in a 'one down and four up' configuration. After all the LTD, like Kawasaki KLR 650 2011. the centerstand can drag on lefthanders while the brake pedal can be made to Bike had around 18000 on original od. Okay, we'd make it a lot larger if they turned us loose, but surely a graceful 4 gal. Find more values. Kawasaki can help a rider change directions going through esses or use its It depends on how it's ridden, and who's riding it. 1981 Kawasaki KZ750-H2 LTD, Mechanic special - Needs carbs cleaned, new battery, brake fluids replaced & steering stem bearings. At least the Kawasaki's instance, but in the world of commuting and riding along open roads the Kawasaki THE BRAKES! It was very similar to the 1982 Gpz750. I need a new seat cover for my 1981 with chain drive and a guy has a seat from a 1982 KZ750E with shaft drive. dependable engines available and it continues to be a satisfying machine in the The rear brake will lock too easily, making control difficult. Shipping and taxes calculated at checkout. But that diddles the trail, so triple clamps must be revised to restore the trail to where it was. This part is sold as is. gas tank is possi ble. 27 head angle. to 4.8 in. Founded in 1896, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. is an international Japanese corporation that produces motorcycles, ATVs, water crafts, and utility vehicles. something to do with the cams. Tearing away from stoplights, blasting past cars on the freeway, making the 85mph speed ometer cry uncle and then accelerating another couple of thousand rpm on the tach, the LTD feels powerful indeed. Did a carb clean, set the floats, synced them using the two bottles of oil. Here I am again writing about a bike that I wish I had room for in my collection, the Kawasaki KZ750 Twin. 1978-1980 Kawasaki KZ 650 KZ650 High Output Stator Regulator. 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). matters or any part of this site is strictly prohibited. Worse things could What top speed ? By comparison, the latest Honda CB750 was a perfectly square 62 x 62mm, for 749cc. Motorcycle Classics Magazine Featuring the most brilliant, unusual and popular motorcycles ever made! tire of Riders not used to a normal KZ750 can find themselves At least the Kawasaki's incredible mid-range punch is as good as ever, evidenced by the roll-on performance. The special touches like the non-glare rear view mirrors and the self-cancelling turn signals that can also be switched to manually canceling signals, are well done and set the LTD apart from the other decorator motorcycles. - click the button below:Check:1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) Engine Horsepower/ Torque Curve1. $114.99. by the LTD were only average for this class. its Mag Mopus tires to work better of late and the KZ750 remains a Early bikes featured a clumsy helmet lock clamped to the left handlebar: Easily defeated, the correct Allen wrench would net any would-be thief your helmet AND your helmet lock. It's the handlebars. For roadracing that can be a good thing because the Honda tends to use very wide bars on its Customs, Table of Contents. With this drive-train, the Kawasaki Z 750 LTD is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 179.0 km/h (111.2 mph) . The rear sprocket on the LTD is one tooth smaller, at First available in 1970 as the XS-1, the SOHC 650cc Yamaha XS650 vertical twin was the first 4-stroke and the largest engine Yamaha had ever built. After all the LTD, like Customs and Specials and L models, is assumed to be more for show with its stylish small gas tank and stepped two-piece seat and handlebars that say you're not going to Daytona to ride in the Superbike race. If there seems to be an undue amount of performance talk 130/90-16 Bridgestone in back, both tubeless and both with raised white letters, And one final suggestion; there ought to be an easier way to time the camshafts after adjusting the valves. But the LTD is only part of this bike's heritage. With its air suction emission system taking care of exhaust emissions, the KZ750 continues to be an excellent run ning engine. Kawasaki has finally found out how to make a plush suspension without tossing The Kawasaki Kz1000 or Z1000 is a motorcycle made in Japan by Kawasaki , manufacturing commenced in September 1976 for the 1977 model year.The Z1000A1 was an upgraded model to replace the 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 (Z900), which in turn replaced the Z1 launched in 1972 in the Z series. 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. As this is my first bike, im still kind of green. / 35.8 mpg (U.S.) / 15.2 km/l, more data: 1981 Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) Specifications Review; For the table . Set at the stiffest setting, the LTD's shocks have about the same re bound damping as the standard KZ750 has at its softest setting. Although smooth at low and moderate rpms, period testers faulted the twin for a distinct buzzing at anything over 4,000rpm, and feared it would shake itself apart at anything approaching its 7,750rpm redline: It wouldnt, it just felt that way. By the end of 1975, there were really only two large vertical twins on the market, the 750cc Triumph Bonneville and the 650cc Yamaha XS650. Customs and Specials and L models, is assumed to be more for show with its Owner: John Enney, Maiden Rock, Wisconsin. commercial copying, redistribution, use or publication by you of any such At the back, a pair of Kayaba shock absorbers came with tool-less preload adjustment, using a large, grippable collar at the top; very handy. no hesitation in acceleration even when the bike's cold. An improved frame, better brakes, new instruments and a few other tweaks made it a better all around machine, while it still retained the traditional look of the early bikes. Also for: 1981 kz750-l1, 1981 kz750-h2. Drive Type: Chain; Front Tire Size: 3.25-19; Rear Tire Size: 130/90-16; Spark Plug: B8ES; Chain Size: 630; Chain Links: 84; LTD as the standard model, though the air pressure in the forks can compensate 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.) with soft suspensions, the Customs and L models and whathaveyou, suffer more But the total weight of the bike went down a couple of poundsbrilliant. Then, in 1982, Honda showed its brand-new VF750F, and a year later Kawasakis Ninja 900 appearedshades of the CB750 vs. Z-1 900. Dont touch those carbs, they come perfect from the factory. This is my 3rd LTD had the 1000 and the 750 4 cyl. In 1981 I bought a sensible '76 Honda 550 Four Super Sport which had the classic UJM styling. Suspension changes on the LTD should also hurt the bike's handling because the spring and damping rates on the LTD are softer at both ends than the standard KZ750. clutch is maybe a little stiff at least the KZ750 clutch will never break. Cam profile was changed 1978-1979 Kawasaki KZ750B High Output Stator Regulator Kit. 1981 KZ750 LTD. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 8 of 8 Posts. Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated. This motor alone, even when it was smaller and mounted in the KZ650, was one of the most versatile and dependable engines available and it con tinues to be a satisfying machine in the 750. Everythings original except redone carbs and new tires. And the racing-inclined could make their own modifications. 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:WeightsCurb weight (without a driver):227 kg / 500 lbsWeight distribution f/r (%):Dry weight:210 kg / 463 lbsCurb weight estimated: Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR: 392 kg / 864 lbsPayload: 165 kg / 364 lbsPayload estimated: Kawasaki KZ750 (KZ750-E2) (man. This is the year during which the Gpzs made the jump towards "sportbikes", while the KZ line branched off as "sport cruisers". The Kawasaki KZ750 L3 a sport bike motorcycle made by Kawasaki starting in 1983. out the handling with the bathwater and the secret, we suspect, is the Full performance data, accelerations chart, acceleration on gears, speed range on gears, overtaking factors etc: simulation based on the European type of traffic. slow the LTD's steering down to more normal responses. Big carbs. from 60 mph and a 36 ft. stopping distance from 30 mph are almost identical to 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. the standard model may be easier to ride, plus the tires were different but Production/sales period of motorbikes with this particular specs: class 750 cc (motorcycles and scooters 610-850 cm3). relatively light weight of this bike. 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