Kawasaki GPZ1100 (1984-85)
The Kawasaki GPz 1100 / ZX1100 A-2 / A-3 is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder motorcycle that was produced in 1984-85. Its engine has a capacity of 1089 cc / 66.4 cu-in and a compression ratio of 8.9:1. The digital fuel injection system is powered by a battery-powered inductive magnetically triggered ignition. The bike has a maximum power of 120 hp / 87.6 kW at 8750 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.2 kgf-m / 73.7 lb-ft at 7000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed with a final drive chain.
The front suspension features a 37mm Kayaba hydraulically activated air drive abutments for air pressure with a front wheel travel of 150 mm / 5.9 in. The rear suspension is a single air-assisted shock adjustable for reload damping with a rear wheel travel of 109 mm / 4.3 in. The brakes consist of 2x 236mm discs with 1 piston calipers in the front and a single 236mm disc with 1 caliper in the rear. The tires are 110/90 V18 in the front and 130/90 V17 in the rear.
The dry weight of the bike is 244 kg / 538 lbs, and the wet weight is 261 kg / 574.5 lbs. The fuel capacity is 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal. In a road test, the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 was compared to the Honda CB1100RC and the Suzuki Katana 1983 Motosprint. Its standing 1/4 mile time was 11.0 sec, and its top speed was 123.5 mph. Overall, the Kawasaki GPz 1100 is a high-powered, reliable motorcycle with a comfortable ride.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 1100 / ZX1100 A-2 / A-3
Year: 1984 – 85
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1089 cc / 66.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72.5 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Induction: Digital fuel injection
Ignition: Battery powered inductive magnetically triggered.
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 120 hp / 87.6 kW @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque: 10.2 kgf-m / 73.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 37mm Kayaba hydraulically activated air drive abutments for air pressure
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Single air assisted shock adjustable for reload damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 109 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes: 2x 236mm discs 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 236mm disc1 caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 V18
Rear Tyre: 130/90 V17
Dry Weight: 244 kg / 538 lbs
Wet Weight: 261 kg / 574.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.0 sec / 123.5 mph
Road Test: Honda CB1100RC-Kawasaki GPZ-Suzuki Katana 1983 Motosprint
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