Kawasaki ZZR1100 (1990)

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 (1990) is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 1052 cc. It has a liquid-cooled system and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The ZZR1100 uses four Keihin CVKD40 carburetors, battery and coil ignition, and an electric starter. It has a maximum power of 147 hp and a maximum torque of 110 Nm. The bike has a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is made of pressed aluminium perimeter, with 43mm front forks and a monoshock rear suspension. The front brakes are dual 320mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the rear is a single 240mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The bike has a minimum turning circle of 3.0m and a dry weight of 228kg. Its fuel capacity is 21 litres, with average consumption of 15.3km per litre. Braking distance from 60-0 and 100-0 is 13.3m and 37.2m, respectively. The ZZR1100 has a standing quarter-mile time of 10.1 seconds and a top speed of 285.0km/h. The bike was featured in several magazine road tests and group tests in the 1990s.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 C

Year: 1990
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 carburetors
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 / 103.7 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 VR 17-V290 Tubeless
Rear Tyre: 170/60 VR 17-V290 Tubeless
Minimum Turning Circle: 3.0 m / 11.8 in
Rake: 26 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4.01 in
Dimension: Length 2165 mm / 85.24 in Width 720 mm/ 29.3 in Height 1210 mm / 47.6 in.
Wheelbase: 1490 mm / 58.2 in0
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Ground Clearance: 110 mm / 4.33 in
Dry Weight: 228 kg / 502.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 15.3 lm/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.3 m / 37.2 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.1 sec / 217.3 km/h
Top Speed: 285.0 km/h / 177.0 mph
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