Kawasaki Zephyr 1100

Classic road bike Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 appeared in 1992 and was targeted at sales in Japan, Europe and North America. Model factory designation: ZR1100A and ZR1100B. The model is the progenitor of Kawasaki ZRX 1100 and is built on an air-oil engine from Kawasaki GPZ 1100.

In 1996, the regular version of the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 (ZR1100A) motorcycle was replenished with a new modification with spoke wheels - the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 RS (ZR1100B). It existed until 2003, mainly sold in Japan and some European countries.

Since 1997, Zephyr 1100 has left the export market, offering it a new model - Kawasaki ZRX1100. However, the Zephyr continues to be produced and marketed for the Japanese domestic market.

In 2002, the model receives carburetors with throttle position sensors (K-TRIC - Kawasaki Throttle Response Ignition Control). However, from year to year, with the introduction of more stringent environmental requirements, the engine was brought into compliance with the new emission standards and thereby lost power. So, until 1999, the Zephyr 1100 versions produced up to 93 hp. power, and since 2003 this figure has dropped to 86 hp.

In 2007, Kawasaki unveiled a commemorative version of the Zephyr 1100 in its original livery, after which it announced the final discontinuation of the model.

Of the features of the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, a steel tubular frame, simple suspensions in the form of a conventional telescopic fork and a double shock absorber at the rear, disc brakes front and rear, a hydraulic clutch, a 5-speed gearbox, a 19-liter fuel tank (from 2002-2003 - 18.0 l) and from 263 kg of curb weight.

The "little brother" of the model is Kawasaki Zephyr 750.

Main competitors:

• Honda CB1000
• Suzuki GSX1200 Inazuma
• Yamaha XJR1200

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Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki Zephyr 1100:

Model	Kawasaki Zephyr 1100
Motorcycle type	classic
Release year	1992-2007
Frame	steel tubular
Engine type	4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line
Working volume	1062 cm³
Bore / Stroke	73.5 x 62.6 mm
Compression ratio	9.1: 1
Cooling	air
Number of valves per cylinder	DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system	Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK34 - Zephyr 1100 (1992-1999), RS (1996-1999) carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK34 (with K-TRIC) - Zephyr 1100 (2002-2007), RS (2002)
Ignition type	fully transistor
Maximum power	93.0 h.p. (68.4 kW) @ 8000 rpm - Zephyr 1100 (1992-1999), RS (1996-1999) 91.0 h.p. (66.9 kW) @ 7500 rpm - Zephyr 1100 (2002), RS (2002) 86.0 h.p. (63.2 kW) @ 7500 rpm - Zephyr 1100 (2003-2007)
Maximum torque	89.2 Nm (9.0 kg * m) @ 7000 rpm - Zephyr 1100 (1992-1999), RS (1996-1999) 87.0 Nm (8.9 kg * m) @ 7000 rpm - Zephyr 1100 (2002), RS (2002) 83.0 Nm (8.5 kg * m) @ 7000 rpm - Zephyr 1100 (2003-2007)
Gearbox	5-speed
Drive type	chain
Front tire size	120 / 70-18 (59V)
Rear tire size	160 / 70-17 (73V)
Front brakes	2 discs, 310 mm, 2-piston calipers
Rear brakes	1 disc, 240 mm, 2-piston caliper
Front suspension	43mm Telescopic Fork (Fixed), 130mm Travel
Rear suspension	linkage with two shock absorbers (non-adjustable), stroke - 110 mm
Motorcycle length	2200 mm
Motorcycle width	790 mm
Motorcycle height	1115 mm
Wheelbase	1500 mm
Saddle height	795 mm
Minimum ground clearance	130 mm
Acceleration to 100 km / h	4.0 sec
Maximum speed	199 km / h
Fuel tank capacity	19.0 L - Zephyr 1100 (1992-2002), RS (1996-1999) 18.0 L - Zephyr 1100 (2003-2007), RS (2002)
weight (equipped)	263 kg - Zephyr 1100 (1992-1999) 269 kg - Zephyr 1100 RS (1996-1999) 265 kg - Zephyr 1100 (2002-2007) 271 kg - Zephyr 1100 RS (2002)

Documentation

• Kawasaki Zephyr 1100