Kawasaki Z1100 A1 (1982-83)

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The Kawasaki Z1100 A1 (1982-83) motorcycle has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder, a capacity of 1089 cc, and a compression ratio of 8.9:1. The bike has an air-cooling system, 4x 34mm Mikuni constant-vacuum induction, and CDI ignition. It has a 5-speed transmission with a wet, multi-plate clutch, and a final drive through a shaft. The frame is made of tubular mild steel with double front downtubes. The front suspension has 38mm air-assisted telescopic forks, and the rear suspension has a single air shock with 4-way adjustable rebound damping. It has two 270mm front disc brakes and a single 270mm rear disc brake. The front tire is 3.25H19, and the rear tire is 130/90-16. The bike has a seat height of 760mm and a weight of 251 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 21.4 liters and an average consumption of 37 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time is 11.960 seconds, and the top speed is 142 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KZ1100D Spectre

Year: 1982 – 83


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1089 cc / 66.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72.5 x 66mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Induction: 4x 34mm Mikuni constant-vacuum
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 108 hp @ 8500rpm
Max Torque: 9.8 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: I 2.643 11.239 6.6 II 1.833 7.795 9.5 III 1.429 6.077 122 IV 1.174 4.992 14.8 V 1.040 4.423 16.7
Frame: Tubular mild steel, double front downtubes

Front Suspension: 38mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 152mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Single air shock 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 102mm wheel travel
Front Brakes: 2x 270mm discs 1 calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 270mm disc 1 caliper
Front Tyre: 3.25H19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Seat Height: 760 mm / 30.0 In
Weight: 251 kg / 553lbs
Fuel Capacity: 21.4 Litres / 5.6 US gal
Consumption average: 37 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.960 sec., 110.42 mph /178 km/h
Top Speed: 142 mph / 228 km/h

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