Zephyr 1100

1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's naked motorcycle platform, the 1997 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 93 HP (67.9 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 90 Nm (66.4 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.6 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), 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 252 kg (556 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.71 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.