Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 (1996-97)
The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 (ZR 1100) is a motorcycle model manufactured in 1996-1997. It comes with a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, two valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 1062cc / 64.8 cu-in. The bike’s engine has a bore x stroke size of 73.5 x 62.6 mm and is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 9.1:1. The Zephyr 1100 has a wet sump lubrication system and utilizes 10W/40 mineral engine oil. It features 4x Keihin CVK34 induction, an analogue CDI (capacitive discharge ignition) ignition, and NGK CR9E spark plugs.
The Zephyr 1100 has an electric start and can provide a maximum power of 93 hp / 67.8 kW at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 89 Nm/9 kg-m at 7000 rpm. The bike’s clutch is wet with multiple discs and has a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive.
The Zephyr 1100’s frame comes in steel, single cradle frame design with telescopic forks and dual shocks adjustable preload and compression rebound damping. The bike has 2x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers, and a single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper for the front and rear brakes, respectively.
With a length of 2080 mm / 81.9 in, a width of 755 mm / 29.7 in, a height of 1095 mm / 43.1 in, and a wheelbase of 1435 mm / 56.5 in, the Zephyr 1100 has a seat height of 795 mm / 31.2 in. It has a dry weight of 243 kg / 535.7 in and a wet weight of 266 kg / 586.4 lbs. The Zephyr 1100 has a fuel capacity of 19 Litres / 5.0 gal and can average about 15.1 km/lit. The bike can brake from 60-0 / 100-0 in 13.5 m / 38.8 m and can reach a standing 1/4 mile in 11.3 seconds / 177.4 km/h. The top speed of the Zephyr 1100 is 219.6 km/h / 136.4 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 / ZR 1100
Year: 1996 – 97
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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