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 |
