Kawasaki Zepher 1100RS (1997)

The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100RS is a motorcycle produced in 1997 with a four stroke transverse four cylinder engine, DOHC, and 2 valves per cylinder. With a capacity of 1062 cc / 64.8 cu-in and a compression ratio of 9.1:1, this motorcycle has a maximum power output of 93 hp / 67.8 kW at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 89 Nm / 9 kg-m at 7000 rpm. Its transmission has five speeds with a chain final drive, and its brakes consist of 2x 310mm discs with 2 piston calipers on the front and a single 240mm disc with a 2 piston caliper on the rear.

The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100RS has a steel, single cradle frame and is equipped with 43mm telescopic forks on the front and dual shocks adjustable for preload and compression rebound damping on the rear. Its tyres measure 120/70-18 on the front and 160/70-17 on the rear. The motorcycle has a length of 2080 mm / 81.9 in, a width of 755 mm / 29.7 in, and a height of 1095 mm / 43.1 in. Its wheelbase is at 1435 mm / 56.5 in, and its dry weight is 243 kg / 535.7 in while the wet weight is 266 kg / 586.4 lbs.

The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100RS has a 19-litre fuel capacity and an average fuel consumption of 15.1 km/lit. Its braking can go from 60-0 in 13.5 m and from 100-0 in 38.8 m, while the standing 1/4 mile is achieved in 11.3 sec / 177.4 km/h. It can reach a top speed of 219.6 km/h / 136.4 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Zephyr 1100RS / ZR 1100RS

Year: 1997
Engine: Four stroke transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1062 cc / 64.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 73.5 x 62.6 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Mineral, 10W/40
Induction: 4x Keihin CVK34
Ignition: Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9E
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 93 hp / 67.8 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 89 Nm / 9 kg-m @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, Single cradle frame
Front Suspension: 43mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks adjustable preload and compression rebound damping
Front Brakes: 2x 310mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-18
Rear Tyre: 160/70-17
Dimensions: Length 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 1095 mm / 43.1 in
Wheelbase: 1435 mm / 56.5 in
Seat Height: 795 mm / 31.2 in
Dry Weight: 243 kg / 535.7 in
Wet Weight: 266 kg / 586.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 gal
Consumption Average: 15.1 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.5 m / 38.8 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec / 177.4 km/h
Top Speed: 219.6 km/h / 136.4 mph