Kawasaki GPZ1100 (ZX1100A): review, history, specs
Class: sport-touring
Production: 1983-1985
Predecessor: Kawasaki GPZ1100 (GPZ1100B)
Successor: Kawasaki GPZ1100 (ZX1100E)
| Model |
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| Kawasaki GPZ1100 (ZX1100A)
(North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa) 1983-1985 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1983 | North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa | Name: Kawasaki GPZ1100
Code: ZX1100-A1 |
| 1984 | North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa | Name: Kawasaki GPZ1100
Code: ZX1100-A2 |
| 1985 | North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa | Name: Kawasaki GPZ1100
Code: ZX1100-A3 |
Specifications
Kawasaki GPZ1100 (ZX1100A): specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2320 mm / 91,3 in – GPZ1100 (Europe, Australia)
2270 mm / 89,4 in – GPZ1100 (North America, South Africa) |
| Overall width | 740 mm / 29,1 in | |
| Overall height | 1275 mm / 50,2 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm / 61,6 in | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Seat height | 800 mm / 31,5 in | |
| Dry weight | 244 kg / 538 lbs
246 kg / 542 lbs – GPZ1100 (South Africa) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 264 kg / 582 lbs
266 kg / 586 lbs – GPZ1100 (South Africa) | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Air-adjustable telescopic fork with anti-dive system, 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-trak with air-adjustable mono-shock, 105 mm / 4,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 110/90 V18 | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90-V17 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 1-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 20,4 l / 5,39 US gal | |
| Trail | 116 mm (4,56 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | ||
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 72,5 x 66,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 1089 cm³ (66,4 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 120,0 hp (88,3 kW) / 8750 rpm – full-power version
100,0 hp (73,6 kW) / 8750 rpm – GPZ1100 (West Germany, Sweden) 104 hp (78 kW) / 8500 rpm - rear wheel (full-power version) | |
| Max. torque | 100,0 Nm (10,2 kg*m) / 8000 rpm – full-power version
85,3 Nm (8,7 kg*m) / 8000 rpm – GPZ1100 (West Germany, Sweden) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,6 sec. | |
| Top speed | 240 km/h (149 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | DFI (Digital Fuel Injection) |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.732 | |
| Final reduction | 2.733 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.833 1.421 1.173 1.040 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC 14V 20A (280W) at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-16Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki GPZ1100 (ZX1100A): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki GPZ1100 (ZX1100A): video.
Manuals
Kawasaki GPZ1100 (ZX1100A): manuals, parts, microfiches.