Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 (1994-95)

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The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, also known as the ZR 1100, was a motorcycle produced between 1994-1995. It is powered by a transverse four-cylinder, 1062cc engine with a bore x stroke of 73.5 x 62.6mm and a compression ratio of 9.1:1. The bike features a wet sump lubrication system, four Keihin CVK34 carburetors, and an analogue CDI ignition. It produces a maximum power of 93 hp at 8000 rpm and maximum torque of 89 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed with a chain final drive. The frame is made of steel with a single cradle design, front suspension is telescopic forks, and the rear suspension is dual shocks adjustable for preload and compression rebound damping. Brakes consist of two 310mm discs with two-piston calipers in the front and a single 240mm disc with a two-piston caliper in the rear. The bike’s dimensions are 2080mm in length, 755mm in width, and 1095mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 1435mm and a dry weight of 243kg. The fuel capacity is 19 litres, and the bike has an average consumption of 15.1 km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0 km/h is 13.5 meters and from 100-0 km/h is 38.8 meters. The standing quarter-mile time is 11.3 seconds, with a top speed of 219.6 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 / ZR 1100

Year: 1994 – 95


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

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