Z 440 LTD Belt Drive

1983 Kawasaki Z 440 LTD Belt Drive Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1983 Kawasaki Z 440 LTD Belt Drive touring motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 444 cc (27.1 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 60.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Z 440 LTD Belt Drive measures 185 kg (408 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.85 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 125 km/h (78 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1982 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.