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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | 1981 | 
			
				| Years: |  | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 1074 cc / 65.5 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 66 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Air Cleaner: | Dual element (Paper and polyurethane) | 
			
					
						| Lubrication: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Oil Capacity: | 3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 4 x Mikuni BS34SS | 
			
					
						| Ignition : | Transistorized | 
			
					
						| Ignition Timing: | 15º BTDC below 1500 rpm / 32º BTDC above 2350 rpm | 
			
					
						| Spark Plug: | NGK D8EA (in E-01,24,25,30,34), NGK DR8ES-L (the others) - gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) | 
			
					
						| Battery : | 12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR - type YB14L-A2 | 
			
					
						| Generator: | Three-phase A.C. generator | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 83.9 kW / 111 hp / @ 9500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 97.1 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 70.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain, Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links | 
			
					
						| Primary Reduction: | 1.775:1 (87/49) | 
			
					
						| Final Reduction: | 2.800:1 (42/15) | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.500 (35/15) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26) | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Steel, double cradle frame | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.91 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 109 mm / 4.29 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.50 - V19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.50 - V17 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 30° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 118 mm / 4.65 in | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length: 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width:     715 mm / 28.1 in Height:  1195 mm / 47.0 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1520 mm / 59.8 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 775 mm / 30.5 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 175 mm / 6.9 in | 
			
					
						| Turning Radius: | 3.5 m / 11.5 ft | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 232 kg / 511 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 243 kg / 535 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 22 L / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Fuel Reserve: | 5 L / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.6 US mpg / 44 Imp mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ 
	Mile : | 11.9 sec / 191 km/h / 119 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 220 km/h / 136.4 mph | 
			
					
						| Road Test: | Honda CB1100RC-Kawasaki GPZ-Suzuki Katana 1983 Motosprint |