Kawasaki ZZR 1100 (ZX-11 Ninja)
The ' Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 ' appeared on the market in 1990 and was export oriented mainly to the countries of Europe and North America, although the model was also available in some countries of Asia and Australia over the years. In the North American market, the model was called “Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11”.
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Main competitors:
- Honda CBR1000F / Honda CBR1100XX
- Suzuki RF900
- Yamaha FJ 1200 / Yamaha YZF1000R Thunder Ace / Yamaha GTS 1000
After entering the market, the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 immediately became the fastest mass-produced motorcycle in the world, reaching a top speed of about 290 km / h, and only in 1997 with the arrival of the model Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird lost this leadership.
The Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 was based on an in-line 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 1052 cm³, delivering 147 hp in the full version. power and 110 Nm of torque. The maximum engine performance varied depending on the country where the motorcycle was sold, with the exception of North American models - only full-strength versions were supplied there. The engine from ZZR1100 in derated form was also installed on the road - Kawasaki ZRX1100.
Other features of the model include an aluminum frame, adjustable suspensions, an inertial boost system (Ram-Air), powerful 4-piston front brakes, a 6-speed gearbox, a 21 l fuel tank (24 l - since 1993) and 260 kg curb mass (269 kg - since 1993).
2001 was the last year of production of the model, after which it left the market, giving way to an updated version - Kawasaki ZZR 1200.
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Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100:
| Model | Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 / Ninja ZX-11 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | sports tourist |
| Release year | 1990-2001 |
| Frame | aluminum tubular |
| Engine type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
| Working volume | 1052 cm³ |
| Bore / Stroke | 76.0 x 58.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVKD40 |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 147.0 h.p. (108.9 kW) @ 10,500 rpm - full-strength versions |
| Maximum torque | 110.0 Nm (11.2 kg * m) @ 8500 rpm - full-strength versions |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 120/70 VR17-V290 - ZX1100C
120/70 ZR17 - ZX1100D |
| Rear tire size | 170/60 VR17-V290 - ZX1100C
180/55 ZR17 - ZX1100D |
| Front brakes | 2 discs, 310mm, 4-piston calipers - ZX1100C
2 discs, 320mm, 4-piston calipers - ZX1100D |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 250mm, 1-piston caliper - ZX1100C
1 disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper - ZX1100D |
| Front suspension | 43mm Telescopic Fork KYB (Adjustable), 125mm Travel - ZX1100C
43mm KYB Telescopic Fork (Adjustable), 120mm Travel - ZX1100D |
| Rear suspension | linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock KYB (adjustable), stroke - 120 mm - ZX1100C
linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock KYB (adjustable), travel - 112 mm - ZX1100D |
| Motorcycle length | 2175 mm - ZX1100C
2180 mm - ZX1100D |
| Motorcycle width | 720 mm - ZX1100C
730 mm - ZX1100D |
| Motorcycle height | 1210 mm - ZX1100C
1205 mm - ZX1100D |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm - ZX1100C
1500 mm - ZX1100D |
| Saddle height | 780 mm |
| Minimum ground clearance | 110 mm |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 2.95 sec. |
| Maximum speed | 272 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.0 L - ZX1100C
24.0 L - ZX1100D |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 228 kg - ZX1100C
233 kg - ZX1100D |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 260 kg - ZX1100C
269 kg - ZX1100D |
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