Touring Motorcycles
1999Kawasaki GPZ 1100
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The 1999 Kawasaki GPZ1100 is a big sport tourer with a 1058cc inline four making 129 hp and 100 Nm. It has a six-speed gearbox and a 22-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 1058.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 242.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 129.0 HP (94.0 kW) @ 9500 RPM
What’s new for the 1999 Kawasaki GPZ 1100
vs the 1998| Spec | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 130.0 HP (95.6 kW) @ 9500 RPM | 129.0 HP (94.0 kW) @ 9500 RPM |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) | 254.0 km/h (157.8 mph) |
| Front suspension | — | 41mm Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | — | 4-way preload and rebound adjustments. |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for fast, long-distance sport touring where sustained high-speed comfort and power matter more than nimble maneuvering.
- Built for
- The in-line four delivers smooth, potent power with a refined, muscular sport-touring character rather than an aggressive edge.
- Not ideal for
- It's not a good fit for new riders, off-road use, or anyone prioritizing lightweight urban agility.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →62
out of 100Good
The 1999 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 83.5% of the time, 3.3 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 62% of models.
All years of this model: 44 / 100 (average) from 5,636 tests.
83.5%Passed first time
12.2%Failed outright
4.3%Fixed during test
24,000Typical miles
139Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
42
38
37
39
41
45
42
50
61
62
1981198219831984198519951996199719981999
Against its rivals · ranks 6 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide | 94 Excellent | 6,221 |
| 2 | Harley-Davidson Road King | 93 Excellent | 6,459 |
| 3 | Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star | 90 Excellent | 770 |
| 4 | Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic | 86 Excellent | 582 |
| 5 | Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic | 80 Excellent | 107 |
| 6 | Kawasaki GPZ 1100 | 44 Average | 5,636 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1058.0 ccm
- Power
- 129.0 HP (94.0 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- Torque
- 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5331 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Performance
- Top speed
- 254.0 km/h (157.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 242.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 268.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Steel, twin spar
- Front suspension
- 41mm Telescopic
- Rear suspension
- 4-way preload and rebound adjustments.
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 115 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 170/60-17
Maintenance
- Spark plug
- NGK CR9EK
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1982 | 1985 | 1988 | 1996 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1089 cc | 1089 cc | 1089 cc | 1052 cc | 1058 cc |
| Dry weight | — | 244 kg | — | 242 kg | 242 kg |
| Seat height | — | — | — | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L | 22 L | 22 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 38 Below average | 41 Average | Too few tests | 42 Average | 62 Good |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki GPZ 1100?
The 1999 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 has a Capacity of 1058.0 ccm (64.56 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 have?
The 1999 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 has a Power of 129.0 HP (94.0 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 have?
The 1999 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki GPZ 1100?
The 1999 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 has a Torque of 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki GPZ 1100 weigh?
The 1999 Kawasaki GPZ 1100 has a Dry weight of 242.0 kg (533.5 pounds).
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