Compare Yamaha RD 500 LC YPVS V4 - [1985] vs Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC - [1981] | Compare Figures, Specs, Technical information
Bikes Cars
Modern, Classic & Vintage Bike Data

Compare Performance Rivals: Yamaha RD 500 LC YPVS V4 - [1985] | vs | Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC - [1981].


Compare the Yamaha RD 500 LC YPVS V4 - [1985] vs Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC - [1981]. Find out which motorbike is the fastest, most powerful, lightest or has the biggest engine in our top trumps style comparison page. Find out which bike has the highest top speed or is the fastest accelerating, is it the Yamaha RD 500 LC YPVS V4 or the Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC. We'll leave it up to you to decide which is your favourite. These 2 bikes have been carefully filtered and paired together according to their similarly performing technical specifications.


Figures & Specs: Yamaha RD 500 LC YPVS V4 - [1985]

Yamaha

Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Type: Sport | Year: 1985
  • Engine 1: 499 cc (30.4 ci) | 20 Valve
  • Engine 2: 4 Cylinder | Reed Valve
  • Engine 3: Transverse | Four Stroke
  • Fuel Type: Petrol | Cooling: Liquid
  • Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 198.6 kg (437 lb)
  • Power: 88 bhp (65 kW) @ 9500 rpm
  • Torque: 48.4 lb-ft (65.6 Nm) @ 8500 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 443.1 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 243.7 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 8.3 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 8.5 secs
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 11.7 secs @ 118 mph (189.9 km/h)
  • Top Speed: 148 mph (238.1 km/h)

Figures & Specs: Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC - [1981]

Kawasaki

Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Type: Touring | Year: 1981
  • Engine 1: 1286 cc (78.4 ci) | 8 Valve
  • Engine 2: 4 Cylinder | DOHC
  • Engine 3: Boxer | Two Stroke
  • Fuel Type: Petrol | Cooling: Liquid
  • Transmission: 5 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Shaft
  • Wet Weight: 322 kg (709 lb)
  • Power: 120 bhp (89 kW) @ 8000 rpm
  • Torque: 85.5 lb-ft (116.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 372.6 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 265.8 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 9.9 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 10.1 secs
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 11.9 secs @ 115 mph (185.0 km/h)
  • Top Speed: 139 mph (223.6 km/h)

Performance Figures & Specs:

Choose a Bike Make for a List of More Performance Figures and Specs.




 Logo

More Models:

Edition:


More Bikes:

Bike Figures:

Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer

Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer
Engine Capacity: 1304cc
Top Speed: 126 mph
Power: 70 bhp


Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV

Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
Engine Capacity: 748 cc
Top Speed: 120 mph
Quarter Mile: 12.9 secs @ 104 mph


Amazon Shopping:

Featured Pages:

Bike Lists:

Quarter Mile List

Quarter Mile | Random Figures and Specs

Edition
Quarter Mile Time
14.6 seconds

Top Speed List

Top Speed | Random Figures & Specs

Edition
Top Speed
154 mph

Links:






Copyright © 2025 AutoSnout.