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 |
