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Kawasaki Z 1100 R - [1984]
This edition of the Kawasaki Z 1100 R is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Kawasaki Z 1100 has a 1089cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1984 Z 1100 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Z 1100's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 261 kgs (575 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki Z 1100 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple, give or take 50kg.
The 1984 Kawasaki Z 1100 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 1089cc 8 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 120 bhp (89 kW) @ 8750 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 73.6 lb-ft (99.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 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 1986 Buell-EBR RR 1000 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Kawasaki Z 1100 R.
The 1984 Kawasaki Z 1100 R has a Power to weight ratio of 459.7 bhp per ton and 282.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 Z 1100 competing with the 1986 Buell-EBR RR 1000 R [484.5 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure [483.5 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 282.3 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 1993 Yamaha FJ 1200 [307.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1991 Yamaha FJ 1200 [307.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.2 secs, this makes the Kawasaki Z 1100 R similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CB 650 R (8.0 secs) and the 2021 Honda CB 650 R (8.0 secs). This Kawasaki Z 1100 R 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 1984 Kawasaki Z 1100 R and the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI
When talking about the performance of the 1984 Kawasaki Z 1100 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI (0 secs) and the 1990 Kawasaki GTO 125 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 1984 version of the Kawasaki Z 1100 R has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1984 Z 1100 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1984 Kawasaki Z 1100 R then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
