1982 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1982 Kawasaki Z 750 LTD classic motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 739 cc (45.1 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 74 HP (54 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 57 Nm (42 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 100.1 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Z 750 LTD measures 226 kg (498 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.05 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.25 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 208 km (129 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 179 km/h (111 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.
Specific Output
100.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.33 HP/kg (3.05 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~208 km (129 mi)
Engine
Displacement739.0 ccm (45.09 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power74.0 HP (54.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque57.0 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 42.0 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke66.0 x 54.0 mm (2.6 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 4 x 34mm Keihin
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionMagnetically triggered battery
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed179.0 km/h (111.2 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.25 litres/100 km (16.0 km/l or 37.64 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases145.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
