Where does the Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD come from?
The cruiser version KZ1000 LTD was assembled in Nebraska and sold in the United States and Canada. Kawasaki swapped the traditional 4-4 exhaust (available on Z1 and KZ900) for the 4-2 Jardine exhaust on the LTD and quiet and restrictive muffler on the 1000 A1 and A2 as shown in the top photo in this article.
When did the Kawasaki Kz1000 police bike end?
Aside from the 1982-2005 KZ1000P Police motorcycle, the model was discontinued in 1984, in favor of Kawasaki’s liquid-cooled bike, the Ninja GPZ900R.
What is the service manual for a Kawasaki KZ750?
Kawasaki KZ750 Z750 KZ Z 750 Service Specifications Maintenance Manual HERE Kawasaki KZ750 Z750 KZ Z 750 Workshop Service Repair Manual 1980 – 1985 HERE Kawasaki KZ900 Z900 KZ Z 900 Exploded View Parts List Diagram Schematics HERE Kawasaki KZ900 Z900 Z1 900 Illustrated Parts List Diagram Manual 1973 HERE
What’s the difference between the Kawasaki KZ900 and KZ1000?
Model differences. Some of the significant differences between the KZ900 and the KZ1000 include that the latter of the two has a heavier crankshaft for less engine vibration, smoother acceleration and a larger displacement.
What was the fuel capacity of a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000?
1977 Kawasaki Z1000 exhibited at classic car show Fuel capacity 16.7 l (4.4 US gal) Fuel consumption 45 mpg ‑US (5.2 L/100 km) Turning radius 2.4 m (7.9 ft) Related Z 1000 Z1- R
What kind of cylinder does a 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 have?
It has z1r double front disks and a 1978 kz1000 trapezoidal 5/8″ master cylinder. The original, single disk and parts will go with the bike (if i haven’t lost them!) but they will need to be rebuilt to be usable.
When did the Kawasaki kz1000j come out?
Here’s an ad for a 1981 or 1982 KZ1000J. I believe the red paint job was the same for both years. Kevin Luckhurst and his KZ1000 are featured in the February 2018 issue of Practical Sportsbikes magazine. Besides the KZ1000 Kevin also owns a 1975 Kawasaki H2 and a Yamaha RD350LC.
How much does a 1977 Kawasaki Z1000 cost?
I have a 1977 KZ1000, and it is not in that nice of shape. I have about $3k in mine Well, taxes are insane in Denmark. He is asking $6000. For comparison: a 2011 ZX-6R in Denmark is $39000, in US it is around $11000. It runs, he says, only mod is electronic starter.
Where was the last Kawasaki KZ 900 sold?
1977 Kawasaki Kz , Original owner,last Green KZ 900 sold in Seattle. Runs great, has original exhaust system. The right side exhaust pipes have some chrome stains from the old style batteries that had water drain on that side. Has electronic ignition,paint is excellent $7,000.00
How to restore Kawasaki Z1, KZ900 and KZ1000?
The book, How to Restore Kawasaki Z1, Z/KZ900 and Z/KZ1000 is based on the complete “ground-up” restoration of a 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 A4. Much of what applied to that project is applicable to the other models, as well.
How many miles is a 1979 Kawasaki Kz1000?
1979 Kz1000 LTD. Purchased with 17,402 miles on odometer, now reads 17,879. This is a list of all the work I performed (that I can remember).
The cruiser version KZ1000 LTD was assembled in Nebraska and sold in the United States and Canada. Kawasaki swapped the traditional 4-4 exhaust (available on Z1 and KZ900) for the 4-2 Jardine exhaust on the LTD and quiet and restrictive muffler on the 1000 A1 and A2 as shown in the top photo in this article.
What kind of bike is a 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000?
Motorcycle is on Consignment. 1977 KAWASAKI KZ 1000 LTDFAST BIKE, BORED OUT TO 1150ccComp cams, 2014 flat head racing Mikuni carbs NEW CHAIN, AND BATTERYNEW BLINKERS FRONT AND BACKRC 4 to 1 header.90% LIFE LEFT ON TIRESELECTRIC AND KICKSTARTGREAT POWER AND RESPONSE WITH LOTS OF TORQUE
Aside from the 1982-2005 KZ1000P Police motorcycle, the model was discontinued in 1984, in favor of Kawasaki’s liquid-cooled bike, the Ninja GPZ900R.
How big is the gas tank on a Kawasaki kz1000j?
A pleasantly large gas tank held 5.7 gallons, good for more than 200 miles, and the long, flat saddle was built to keep a rider happy for many hours. We don’t know what effort was put into shaving ounces off the body panels, but the J model ended up 30 pounds lighter than the previous G.