Kawasaki ZR (1997-98)

The Kawasaki ZR-X 1100 was a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1997-98. It had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1052 cc/64.2 cu-in. The engine had a compression ratio of 10.1:1 and used 4x 36mm Mikuni carburetors for induction. It had an electric start and could produce a max power of 106 hp/77.3 kW @ 8700 rpm and a max torque of 98 Nm/72.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed, and it had a final drive chain. The frame was made of double cradle tubular steel, and the front suspension had 43mm telescopic forks with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound. The rear suspension had dual shocks with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound. The front brakes consisted of 2x 310mm discs with 6-piston calipers, and the rear brakes had a single 250mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The front tire size was 120/70 ZR17, and the rear tire size was 170/60 ZR17. It had a wheelbase of 1450 mm/57 in and a seat height of 790 mm/31.0 in. The dry weight was 221 kg/487.2 lbs, and it had a fuel capacity of 20 liters/5.3 US gal. The average consumption was 34 mpg, and it could reach a top speed of 146 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZR-X 1100

Year: 1997 – 98


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1052 cc / 64.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 59.4 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1
Induction: 4x 36mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 106 hp / 77.3 kW @ 8700 rpm
Max Torque: 98 Nm / 72.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double cradle tubular steel
Front Suspension: 43mm Telescopic forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound.
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound.

Front Brakes: 2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 170/60 ZR17
Wheelbase: 1450 mm / 57 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.0 in
Dry Weight: 221 kg / 487.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 34 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.6 sec
Top Speed: 146 mph

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