GPZ 1100

1996 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1996 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 features a 1052 cc (64.2 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 130 HP (94.9 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 123.6 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), 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 242 kg (534 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.54 HP/kg (1.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

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.