GPZ 1100

1986 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1986 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 pairs a 1089 cc (66.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 120 HP (87.6 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 110.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the GPZ 1100 measures 266 kg (586 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.45 HP/kg (2.22 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 11 indexed model years from 1982 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.