Kawasaki Z1100: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki Z1100 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Z 1100 ST, Z 1100, Z1100ST |
| Production | 1980 - 1983 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 72.5mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | 4x34mm Mikuni Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Single air shock |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 60.59 inches (1539 mm) |
| Length | 89.21 inches (2266 mm) |
| Width | 30.91 inches (785 mm) |
| Weight | 271.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Z1100ST was a in-line four, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1980 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 132 mph (212 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 72.5mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1089.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Single air shock. The Z1100ST was fitted with a 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 60.59 inches (1539 mm) long.
1980 - 1985 Kawasaki Z 1100[edit | edit source]
This model was manufactured from 1980 till 1985. All three versions, "GT", "S" and "ST", had a power of 109HP at 8500rpm.