Comparison of Honda VT 750 C Shadow 1983 and Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda VT 750 C Shadow 1983 × |  Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1983 | 1979 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda VT 750 C Shadow | Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Dual Carb | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 749.5 | 1,015 |
| Power (kw) | - | 62.8 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 83.3 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 70 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75.5 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic | - |
| Clutch | Sprague | - |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | Double Stainless Steel Pipes | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Double disc | - |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Front tyre | 110/90-19 62H | ML90-19 LRB |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 70H | MT90-16T LRB |
| Trail (mm) | 139 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 57 | - |
| Other | ||
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,524 | 1,505 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 210 | 241 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.2606 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,199 | 1,180 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,192 | 2,220 |
| Overall width (mm) | 861 | 830 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 150 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.5 | 13.6 |
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