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.

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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