| General information | 
  
    | Model name | Kawasaki KZ 1100 | 
    | Year of manufacture | 1982 | 
    | Type | Touring | 
    | Rating | 2.8   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 1098.0 ccm (67.00 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | In-line four, four-stroke | 
    | Output | 100.0 HP (73.0  kW)) | 
    | Compression | 8.9:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 72.5 x 66.0 mm (2.9 x 2.6 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni 34mm x 4 | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Ignition | CDI | 
    | Lubrication system | Wet sump | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Wet plate | 
    | Fuel consumption | 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) | 
    | Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front tire | 3.25-19 | 
    | Rear tire | 130/90-16 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc. 1-piston calipers | 
    | Diameter | 280 mm (11.0 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. 1-piston caliper | 
    | Diameter | 280 mm (11.0 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 271.0 kg (597.5 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.3690 HP/kg | 
    | Fuel capacity | 21.00 litres (5.55 US gallons) | 
    | Oil capacity | 3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Starter | Electric | 
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