Kawasaki KZ750L3

Produced for model year 1983, the Kawasaki KZ750 L3 was very similar to the 1982 Gpz750. This is the year during which the Gpzs made the jump towards "sportbikes", while the KZ line branched off as "sport cruisers". This model can be distinguished by the three horizontal stripes along the gas tank and tailpiece, orange, red and yellow, and the lack of fairing typical on GPZ bikes of the same era. The Kawasaki inline-four engines are considered very robust and reliable. Therefore, this motorcycle, and others with similar engines, are sought after for their rideability and repairability.

Specifications

Engine

• 4-stroke, DOHC, 750 cc inline four
• Air cooled
• Bore x stroke: 66.0 x 54.0 mm
• Compression ratio: 9.5
• Power: 58.8 kW @ 9,000 rpm
• Torque: 48.5 ft·lbf (65.8 N·m) @ 7,500 rpm
• Carbureted with Mikuni BS34 (four)
• Electric starter
• Transistorized battery and coil ignition system

• Maximum horsepower 78 hp @7000 rpm
• Maximum torque 6.0 kgf·m (59 N·m) @3000 rpm
• Valve timing
• inlet open 30 degrees btdc

• close 50 degrees abdc
• duration 260 degrees

• exhaust open 70 degrees btdc

• close 30 degrees atdc
• duration 280 degrees