Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 motorcycle specifications include a 1,062 cc (64.80 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 266 kg (586.4 lb).

Key specifications

1992, 1993, 1996, 1997Model years
1,062 ccDisplacement
266 kgWet weight
19 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1992199319961997
Year-specific specification changes

The 1992 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Gearbox
19966-speed
Top speed
1997215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)
Valves per cylinder
19964

How the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 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.

Displacement1,062 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 55% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 86th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight266 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 28% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 81st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 75th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement86th

1,062 cc — larger displacement than about 86% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight81st

266 kg — heavier than about 81% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 19%.

Fuel capacity75th

19 L — larger than about 75% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,062 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-18 front / 160/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-18
Rear tire size 160/70-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 18 in
Rear tire width 160 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.17:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,062 cc (64.80 cu in)
Bore × stroke 73.5 x 62.6 mm (2.9 x 2.5 inches)
Compression ratio 9.1:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-18
Rear tire 160/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 266 kg (586.4 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 207.0 km/h (128.6 mph)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.