| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZR 1100RS ZEPHYR 1997 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1062 cc / 64.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73.5 x 62.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 93 hp / 67.8 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 89 Nm / 9 kg-m @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) |
| Induction | 4x Keihin CVK34 |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel, single cradle |
| Front Suspension | 43mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, adjustable preload and compression/rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2x 310mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2080 mm / 81.9 in |
| Overall Width | 755 mm / 29.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1095 mm / 43.1 in |
| Seat Height | 795 mm / 31.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 243 kg / 535.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 266 kg / 586.4 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/70-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 15.1 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 219.6 km/h / 136.4 mph |
The 1100RS was the RS-badged version of the Zephyr 1100 for 1997. It used the same 1062 cc air-cooled four, 93 hp output and steel single-cradle frame as the standard 1100. The page lists no mechanical differences from the standard bike.
