Kawasaki GPZ1100 (1984)

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The Kawasaki GPZ1100 is a motorcycle model from 1984 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a 1089 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 8.9:1. The bike has 4 x 34mm Mikuni CV carburetors, electronic CDI ignition, and an electric starting system. It can reach a maximum power of 120hp at 8750 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.2 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed with a final chain drive, and the frame is a double cradle with a round tube swinging arm. The suspension includes a 37mm Kayaba hydraulic system for the front and a single air-assisted shock adjustable for reload damping in the back. The front brakes feature 2x 236mm discs with 1 piston calipers while the rear brake has a single 236mm disc with 1 caliper. The tires are a 110/90 V18 in the front and a 130/90 V18 in the rear, and the bike has a wheelbase of 1540 mm and a seat height of 785 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 244 kg, and the wet weight is 261 kg, with a fuel capacity of 20 liters. Overall, the Kawasaki GPZ1100 from 1984 is a high-performance motorcycle known for its powerful engine, reliable suspension, and durable frame.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 1100R

Year: 1984


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: 4 x 34mm Mikuni CV carburetors
Ignition: Electronic, CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 120 hp / 89.4 kW @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque: 10.2 kgf-m / 73.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double cradle, round tube swinging arm,
Front Suspension: 37mm Kayaba hydraulically activated air drive abutments for air pressure, 150mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Single air assisted shock adjustable for reload damping, 109mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes: 2x 236mm discs 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 236mm disc1 caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 V18
Rear Tyre: 130/90 V18
Wheelbase: 1540 mm / 60.6 in
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight: 244 kg / 538 lbs
Wet Weight: 261 kg / 575 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal

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