Kawasaki ZZR1100 (1998)

The Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 D was a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 1052 cc and a liquid-cooled system. It had 147 hp at 10500 rpm and a maximum torque of 110 Nm at 8500 rpm. The engine’s compression ratio was 11.0:1, and the ignition system was battery and coil (transistorized). The bike had a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame was made of pressed aluminum perimeter, and it had 43mm forks and a monoshock rear suspension. The front brakes had two 320mm discs, and the rear had a single 240mm disc. The wheels were cast aluminum, with a front tire size of 120/70 VR17 and a rear of 180/55 VR17. The dry weight of the bike was 233 kg, and the fuel capacity was 24 liters. The top speed was 288 km/h, and the consumption average was 16.5 km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0 km/h was 13.3 m, and from 100-0 km/h was 37.2 m. The standing 1/4 mile time was 10.1 seconds at a speed of 219.3 km/h. The Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 D was a powerful and fast bike with a sporty design.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 D

Year: 1998

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

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Road Test: Motosprint 1993