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Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 - [1982]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk and the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim.This particular Kawasaki Z 1100 has a 1089cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1982 Z 1100 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Z 1100's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2020cc.2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin | 2018cc.
Weighing in at 255 kgs (562 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700, give or take 50kg.
The 1982 Kawasaki Z 1100 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [2025]
In terms of power the 1089cc 8 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 108 bhp (80 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 70.1 lb-ft (95.1 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki Z 1100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1988 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1982 Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2.
The 1982 Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 has a Power to weight ratio of 423.5 bhp per ton and 275.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 Z 1100 competing with the 1988 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana [446.4 bhp\ton] and the 1992 Suzuki GSX 750 F Katana [446.4 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 Z 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 2016 Honda CRF 1000 L Africa Twin DCT [298.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.9 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 similar in acceleration to the 2023 Suzuki DL 1050 V-Strom DE (8.7 secs) and the 2018 Honda CBR 650 F (8.7 secs). This Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 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 1982 Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 and the 2015 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA-Z Special Edition
When talking about the performance of the 1982 Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.5 secs @ 118 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2015 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA-Z Special Edition (11.5 secs) and the 2001 Buell-EBR X1 Lightning (11.5 secs).
The 1982 version of the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 has a maximum speed of 137mph.
Top Speed of the 1982 Z 1100 equals the 2014 Yamaha MT-09 Triple
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1982 Kawasaki Z 1100 GP B2 then how about a 2014 Yamaha MT-09 Triple (148 mph) and the 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 Triple (148 mph).
