Kawasaki ZR (1999-01)

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The Kawasaki ZR-X 1100, produced from 1999-01, features a four stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 1052cc/64.2 cu-in. It has a liquid cooling system and a compression ratio of 10.1:1, and is equipped with 4x Mikuni carburetors. With a maximum power output of 106hp/77.3 kW at 8700rpm and max torque of 98Nm/72.2 lb-ft at 7000rpm, the ZR-X 1100 is capable of reaching a top speed of 146 mph.

The motorcycle has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is made of double cradle tubular steel, and the front suspension consists of 43mm telescopic forks that are adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound. The rear suspension is equipped with dual shocks that are also adjustable.

The Kawasaki ZR-X 1100 has 2x 310mm discs and 6 piston calipers for the front brake and a single 250mm disc with a 2 piston caliper for the rear brake. The front and rear tires are respectively 120/70 ZR17 and 170/60 ZR17, and the motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1450mm/57in and a seat height of 790mm/31.0in. Its dry weight is 221kg/487.2lbs, and it has a 20-liter/5.3 US gal fuel capacity, with an average fuel consumption of 34 mpg. In a standing 1/4 mile, the Kawasaki ZR-X 1100 can reach a time of 11.6 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZR-X 1100

Year: 1999 – 01


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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