Kawasaki GPZ1100 (1997-98)

The Kawasaki GPZ1100 ABS motorcycle was produced between 1997-98. It had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1058 cc, with a bore and stroke of 76 x 58mm. The bike had a liquid-cooled cooling system and a compression ratio of 10.1:1. The engine oil used was synthetic, 10W/40. The bike had four 36mm Keihin CVK 36 carburetors and TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) ignition, with NGK CR9EK spark plugs. The bike had an electric starter and a maximum power output of 129 hp / 94 kW at 9500 rpm, and a maximum torque of 100 Nm / 10.2 kg-m at 7000 rpm. The clutch was a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated system, and the transmission had six speeds with a final drive chain. The frame was a steel twin-spar design, and the bike had 41mm telescopic front suspension with 140mm front wheel travel and 4-way preload and rebound adjustment on the rear suspension, which had 115mm travel. The front brakes had 2x 300mm discs with 2-piston calipers, and the rear had a single 250mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The tyres were 120/70-17 on the front and 170/60-17 on the rear, with a seat height of 790mm. The dry weight of the bike was 242kg, and the wet weight was 268 kg, with a fuel capacity of 22 litres. The bike’s average consumption was 14.1km per litre, and its top speed was 254.2 km/h or 158mph, with a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.0 seconds and maximum Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 distance being 14.2 meters / 39.2 meters.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 1100 ABS

Year: 1997 – 98


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1058 cc / 64.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 58 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled,
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: 4x 36mm Keihin CVK 36 carburetors
Ignition: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 129 hp / 94 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 113. hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 100 Nm / 10.2 kg-m @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, twin spar
Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: 4-way preload and rebound adjustments.
Rear Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.5 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 170/60-17
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 242 kg / 533.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 268 kg / 590.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 14.1 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.2 m / 39.2 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.0 sec / 200.4 km/h
Top Speed: 254.2 km/h / 158 mph

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