Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 (1998-99)

The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, also known as ZR 1100, was a motorcycle produced from 1998 to 1999. It had a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1062 cc and a maximum power of 93 hp at 8000 rpm. The engine was air-cooled and had a compression ratio of 9.1:1, with a lubrication system of wet sump and an induction of 4x Keihin CVK34. In terms of performance, the Zephyr 1100 had a top speed of 219.6 km/h and could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds.

The motorcycle had a steel single cradle frame and was equipped with 43mm telescopic forks as front suspension and dual shocks with adjustable preload and compression rebound damping as rear suspension. It had a wet, multiple disc-clutch and a five-speed transmission with a final drive of a chain. The front and rear brakes were equipped with 2 piston calipers and 310mm discs and a single 240mm disc with 2 piston calipers, respectively.

The Zephyr 1100 had a length of 2080 mm, a width of 755 mm, and a height of 1095 mm, with a wheelbase of 1435 mm and a seat height of 795mm. It had a dry weight of 243 kg and a wet weight of 266 kg, with a fuel capacity of 19 liters. Its average fuel consumption was 15.1 km/lit. In terms of braking, the motorcycle could go from 60 to 0 km/h in 13.5m and from 100 to 0 km/h in 38.8m. Its standing quarter-mile time was 11.3 seconds at a speed of 177.4 km/h.

Overall, the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 was a powerful and well-built motorcycle with good performance and handling. It was popular among riders who wanted a classic-styled bike with modern technology and performance.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 / ZR 1100

Year: 1998 – 99


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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