At the heart of the 1982 Kawasaki KZ 1100 touring motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 1098 cc (67 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 91.1 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the KZ 1100 measures 271 kg (597 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.71 kg per horsepower). The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 447 km (278 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
91.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.37 HP/kg (2.71 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~447 km (278 mi)
Engine
Displacement1098.0 ccm (67.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power100.0 HP (73.0 kW))
Compression8.9:1
Bore x Stroke72.5 x 66.0 mm (2.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni 34mm x 4
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Power
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
