In the early 90s, Kawasaki introduced the Zephyr, a retro-styled bike which emulated the legendary Z1. It was available in a wide variety of displacements but the big boy was the 1100, which utilized an evolution of the 8V DOHC air-cooled unit from the GPz1100. The hope was that you’d get modern convenience with classic looks, though the seat of the pants performance apparently did not match the reputation of the original.
The engine was good for about 90 horsepower to deal with the 540 pounds of weight. The main issue with this model seems to be poor resistance to water – corrosion after rain was a common complaint. This example has 20,267 miles and the seller has apparently owned it for just a week. Find this Zephyr for sale in Ankeny, Iowa with bidding up to $2,027 and the reserve not yet met or a BIN of $3,990