Comparison of Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster 1975 and Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD × |  Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster 1975 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1979 | 1975 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD | Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Bendix 16P12 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,015 | 1,000 |
| Power (kw) | 62.8 | 44.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 4.7 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 83.3 | 70.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 70 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Points |
| Clutch | - | Wet-multiple disk |
| Lubrication system | - | Force-Feed (Pressure) Oil pump. |
| Compression | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | - | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | - | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | ML90-19 LRB | MJ90-19 |
| Rear tyre | MT90-16T LRB | MN90-18 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 29.6 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric & kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,505 | 1,486 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 241 | - |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2606 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,180 | 1,067 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,220 | 2,216 |
| Overall width (mm) | 830 | 813 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | 184 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 0.94 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13.6 | 8.32 |
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