When did the Kawasaki Z 440 cruiser come out?
The 440 LTD was a cruiser-class motorcycle sold by Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki between 1980 and 1983. Also known as the Kawasaki Z 440 LTD, it was sold alongside the similar Z 440 C, Z 440 Twin and Z 440 LTD Belt Drive. The 440 LTD was the forerunner to the current Suzuki Boulevard line,…
Is the Kawasaki z440 Ltd a good bike?
A good, reliable twin, same engine as the 440 LTD, but in a conventional chassis. Toured all of Europe 2 up, steady 85mph no problem – until the starter packed up, then had to bump start it. Gearbox output shaft stripped, fixed by mig welding the sprocket to the shaft, was still there 20,000 miles later, with a scot-oiler fitted to prevent wear.
What kind of car is a Kawasaki 440?
The 440 LTD was the forerunner to the current Suzuki Boulevard line, which filled a gap in Suzuki’s cruiser segment that lasted much of the 1980s and 1990s. The Kawasaki 440 LTD is a traditional cruiser, designed to be ridden in an upright position. It features high handlebars and forward-mounted pegs, along with rear-mounted pegs for a passenger.
Where was the Kawasaki KZ400 motorcycle made?
The KZ400 was built at plants in Akashi, Japan and Lincoln, Nebraska. The Lincoln plant (built in 1974) made Kawasaki the first foreign motorcycle manufacturer to operate a plant in the United States. The KZ400 outsold Honda in the 400 cc twins market through the 1970s.
Where can I buy a Kawasaki KZ 440?
Clear title. $1,200.00 6154449391 Sarah Sullenbarger (937) 898-8084 7220 N. Dixie Dr. Dayton Ohio 45414 ? ? ? ? 81 Kawasaki Other KZ440 Vehicle Information Year: 1981 Make: Kawasaki Model: Other Condition: Used ? ?
What kind of engine does Kawasaki z440 have?
Make Model Kawasaki Z 450 LTD Year 1985 Engine Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOH Capacity 443 cc / 27.0 cu-in Bore x Stroke 67 x 62mm
When did the Kawasaki 454 LTD come out?
Kawasaki was as guilty as anyone. Its pre-1985 entry in the class was the 440 LTD, a Chevy Chevette of a motorcycle that evolved from the plain-Jane KZ400 of a decade earlier, and about as far from the cutting edge of motorcycle technology as it’s possible to get. Not so with the 454 LTD.
What kind of engine does a Kawasaki KZ400 have?
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. The “original” Kawasaki KZ400 was a 398 cc twin cylinder motorcycle produced from 1974 to 1984, though some later models displaced 440 cc.