Kawasaki ZZR1100 (1997)

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The Kawasaki ZZR1100, also known as the ZX-11, D model, is a powerful, fast sports motorcycle with a liquid-cooled four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1052 cc. The DOHC engine has 4 valves per cylinder, with a compression ratio of 11:1 and a firing order of 1-2-4-3. The motorcycle has forced lubrication and uses 4 Keihin CVKD40 carbs for induction, with battery and coil transistorized ignition. The engine produces a maximum power of 147 hp at 10500 rpm and a maximum torque of 110 Nm at 8500 rpm. The clutch is wet and multi-disc, and the transmission has 6 speeds. The final drive is via chain.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 has a pressed aluminum perimeter frame for stability, front suspension with 43mm forks that are preload and rebound adjustable, and monoshock fully adjustable rear suspension with a travel of 112 mm. The front and rear wheels are cast aluminum, and the motorcycle has a 3.50 x 17 in. front wheel and 5.50 x 17 in. rear wheel. The brakes consist of two 320mm discs with 4-piston calipers for the front and a single 240mm disc with 1-piston caliper for the rear. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 24 liters, and with an average consumption of 16.5 km/lit, it can cover a decent range. The minimum turning circle of this bike is 3.0 m, and its dry weight is 233 kg.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 has a top speed of 288 km/h and can go from 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds. It has a quarter-mile time of 10.1 seconds at 219.3 km/h. The bike’s dimensions include a length of 2165 mm, width of 730 mm, and height of 1205 mm. The seat height is 780 mm, and the ground clearance is 110 mm. The bike weighs 256 kg with fuel and consumables, and it has a braking distance of 13.3 m from 60-0 km/h and 37.2 m from 100-0 km/h. Overall, the Kawasaki ZZR1100 is a fast and powerful sports motorcycle, perfect for those who want to experience great speed and acceleration.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 D

Year: 1997


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1052 cc / 64.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 11.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled,
Compression Ratio: 76 x 58 mm
Firing Order: 1-2-4-3
Lubrication: Forced lubrication (wet sump with cooler)
Induction: 4x Keihin CVKD40 carbs
Ignition: Battery and coil (transistorized)
Spark Plug: NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N
Battery: 12 V 12 Ah – YTX14-BS
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 147 hp / 108 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 139.1 hp / 103.6 kW @ 9900 rpm
Max Torque: 110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multi disc
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.800 (42/15) / 2nd 2.055 (37/18) / 3rd 1.590 (35/22) / 4th 1.333 (32/24) / 5th 1.153 (30/26) / 6th 1.035 (29/28)
Frame: Pressed aluminium perimeter
Front Suspension: 43mm forks preload and rebound adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Monoshock fully adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel: 112 mm / 4.4 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17 in.; cast aluminium
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17 in.; cast aluminium
Front Tyre: 120/70 VR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 VR17
Minimum Turning Circle: 3.0 m / 11.8 in
Rake: 26.5 degrees
Trail: 107 mm / 4.21 in
Dimension: Length 2165 mm / 85.24 in Width 730 mm/ 28.7 in Height 1205 mm / 47.44 in.
Wheelbase: 1495 mm / 58.86 in

Seat Height: 780 mm 30.7 in
Ground Clearance: 110 mm / 4.33 in
Dry Weight: 233 kg / 514 lbs
Wet Weight: 256 kg / 564.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 us gal
Consumption Average: 16.5 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.3 m / 37.2 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.1 sec / 219.3 km/h
Top Speed: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Related Links: ZX11 INFO
Road Test: Motosprint 1993

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