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.

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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