Z 440 LTD

1981 Kawasaki Z 440 LTD Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1981 Kawasaki Z 440 LTD relies on a 443 cc (27 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. 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 chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.9 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 measures 184 kg (406 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.81 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 154 km/h (96 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1980 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.