Zephyr 1100

1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1996 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 utilizes a 1062 cc (64.8 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 91 HP (66.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 85.7 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 Zephyr 1100 measures 242 kg (534 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.66 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 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 4 indexed model years from 1992 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.