| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 1100R 1984 |
| Year | 1984 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1089 cc / 66.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 72.5 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 120 hp / 89.4 kW @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10.2 kgf-m / 73.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic, CDI |
| Induction | 4 x 34mm Mikuni CV carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double cradle, round tube swinging arm |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Kayaba fork with air pressure assist, 150 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single air assisted shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 109 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 236 mm discs, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 236 mm disc, 1 caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 244 kg / 538 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 261 kg / 575 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/90 V18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90 V18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 42-45 mpg (review test average) |
| Top Speed | about 140 mph (review estimate) |
The Z 1100R was the 1984 air-cooled 1089 cc four that followed the Z1000R as Kawasaki's large naked sports bike. It kept the four-carburettor, DOHC layout and was praised in testing for its braking, mid-range pull and finish. Its stiff rear suspension and wet-weather tyre grip were the main criticisms.
