The Kawasaki Z1100 GP motorcycle specifications include a 1,189 cc (72.55 cu in) engine, power of 109 hp (79.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z1100 GP compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 48% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 77th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 73% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 88th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 41% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
109 hp — more powerful than about 77% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,189 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Kawasaki models.
21.6 L — larger than about 90% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,265
2,122
7% above average.
785
833
6% below average.
1,265
1,175
8% above average.
1,540
1,441
7% above average.
145
187
22% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.462 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 461.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 91.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.10:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,189 cc (72.55 cu in) |
| Power | 109 hp (79.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 95.2 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 72.5 x 66 mm (2.9 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 236 kg (520.3 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,265 mm (89.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,265 mm (49.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,540 mm (60.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 21.57 L (5.70 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4619 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red only (silver and blue stripes) |
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