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Z 750 LTD Belt Drive

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Power
49 HP
Top Speed
174 km/h
Engine
745 ccm

1984 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1984 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Belt Drive pairs a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 49 HP (35.8 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 65.8 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 750 LTD Belt Drive measures 222 kg (489 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.53 kg per horsepower). The 10.5-liter (2.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 174 km/h (108 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1983 to 1984, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
65.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.22 HP/kg (4.53 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Engine Details Twin, four-stroke
Power 49.0 HP (35.8 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Compression 8.5:1
Bore x Stroke 78.0 x 78.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 174.0 km/h (108.1 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.25-19
Rear Tyre 130/90-16
Front Brakes Dual disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 222.0 kg (489.4 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 10.50 litres (2.77 US gallons)
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