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Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS - [1999]
This edition of the Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1999. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929 and the 2000 Yamaha YZF1000 R1.This particular Kawasaki Gpz 1100 has a 1058cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
The 1999 Gpz 1100 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Gpz 1100's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | 2025cc.2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 268 kgs (590 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 1999 Kawasaki Gpz 1100 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 1058cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 129 bhp (96 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 73.7 lb-ft (99.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Gpz 1100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WP has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1999 Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS.
The 1999 Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS has a Power to weight ratio of 481.3 bhp per ton and 275.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1999 Gpz 1100 competing with the 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WP [504.2 bhp\ton] and the 1992 Suzuki GSX-R 750 WN [504.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki Gpz 1100 generating around 275.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1997 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC [299.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin DCT [298.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.9 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS similar in acceleration to the 2006 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec (7.7 secs) and the 2002 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec (7.7 secs). This Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1999 Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS and the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Twin Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 1999 Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11 secs @ 125 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Twin Cylinder (11 secs) and the 1985 Kawasaki ZX 1100 A3 (11 secs).
The 1999 version of the Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS has a maximum speed of 158mph.
Top Speed of the 1999 Gpz 1100 equals the 2006 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1999 Kawasaki Gpz 1100 ABS then how about a 2006 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 (169 mph) and the 2005 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP2 (169 mph).
