Kawasaki Z1100GP (1982)

The Kawasaki GPz 1100-B2 / Z 1100GP was a 1982 motorcycle that featured a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1089 cc, producing a maximum power of 108 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 95.1 Nm at 7000 rpm. It had a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The steel cradle frame held telescopic coil/air spring forks on the front and a swinging arm with two dampers adjustable for preload and damping on the rear. The motorcycle had front dual-disc brakes and a single disc brake on the rear. The GPz 1100-B2 / Z 1100GP had a top speed of 137 mph and an average fuel consumption of 38.8 mpg. It had a standing quarter-mile time of 11.5 seconds at 118 mph. The motorcycle had a wheelbase of 1540 mm, seat height of 780 mm, dry weight of 237.3 kg, and a fuel capacity of 21.4 liters. The GPz 1100-B2 / Z 1100GP was equipped with Bosch electronic fuel injection and electronic CDI ignition, making it an advanced machine for its time.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 1100-B2 / Z 1100GP

Year: 1982

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: Bosch electronic fuel injection

Ignition: Electronic, CDI

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 108 hp / 81 kW @ 8000 rpm

Max Torque: 95.1 Nm / 70.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Steel cradle design

Front Suspension: Telescopic coil/air spring forks

Front Wheel Travel: 138 mm / 5.4 in

Rear Suspension: Swinging arm with 2 dampers adjustable for preload and damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 99 mm / 3.9 in

Front Brakes: 2x 270mm discs 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 270mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 3.25-18

Rear Tyre: 4.25-18

Wheelbase: 1540 mm / 60.6 in

Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.8 in

Dry Weight: 237.3 kg / 521 lbs

Wet Weight: 255 kg / 562 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 21.4 Litres / 5.5 US gal

Consumption Average: 38.8 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.5 sec / 118 mph

Top Speed: 137 mph / 220 km/m