Kawasaki GPz 1100-B1 / Z 1100GP (1981) vs Kawasaki GT 550 (1982-)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GPz 1100-B1 / Z 1100GP | GT 550 |
| Years: | 1981 | 1982- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1089 cc / 66.4 cu-in | 553 cc / 33.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72.5 x 66 mm | 58 x 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Bosch electronic fuel injection | 4x TK K26V mm carburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic, CDI | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 108 hp / 81 kW @ 8000 rpm | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 95.1 Nm / 70.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Steel cradle design | Double closed steel cradle frame. |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic coil/air spring forks | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 138 mm / 5.4 in | 160 mm / 6.2 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm with 2 dampers adjustable for preload and damping | Swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 99 mm / 3.9 in | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 270mm discs 1 piston calipers | 2x Disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.25-18 | 120/90-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1540 mm / 60.6 in | 1475 mm / 58.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.8 in | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Wet Weight: | 255 kg / 562 lbs | 221 kg / 487 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21.4 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |