ZZ-R/ZX SPECS

Specifications ZZ-R/ZX C- and D-models

Here you'll find the specifications of the C- and D-model. Through the years the specs have been changed a little, so if you want to know exactly you'd better contact your local Kawasaki dealer.

Prices

Download valve adjustment spreadsheet supplied by Geoff Gerhardt.

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C-model (1990-1993) 95zzr
D-model (1993-2001)

Performance

Maximum Horsepower 108 kW (147 PS) @ 10,500 rpm 108 kW (147 PS) @ 10,500 rpm

(UK) 91.9 kW @ 9,500 rpm (UK) 92 kW (125 PS) @ 9,500 rpm

(Sweden) 66.9 kW (91 PS) @ 9,000 rpm (Sweden) 68 kW (92 PS) @ 8,500 rpm

(Austria) 73.6 kW (100 PS) @ 9,000 rpm

(France) 75.1 kW @ 8,700 rpm

(Switzerland) 55 kW (75 PS) @ 6,000 rpm

(Germany) 73.6 kW (100 PS) @ 9,000 rpm

Maximum Torque 110 Nm @ 8,500 rpm 110 Nm (11.2 kg-m, 81.0 ft-lb) @ 8,500 rpm

(Sweden) 85 Nm (8.7 kg-m, 63 ft-lb) @ 4,800 rpm (Sweden) 86 Nm (8.8 kg-m, 63.7 ft-lb) @ 4,500 rpm

(Austria) 88 Nm @ 4,800 rpm

(Switzerland) 90 Nm @ 5,500 rpm

(Germany) 88 Nm @ 4,800 rpm

Dimensions

Overall Length 2,165 mm 2,165 mm (85.24 in.)

(Greece, Norway, Sweden) 2,175 mm (Greece, Norway, Sweden) 2,180 mm (85.83 in.)

Overall Width 720 mm 730 mm (28.7 in.)

Overall Height 1,210 mm 1,205 mm (47.44 in.)

Seat Height 780 mm 780 mm (30.7 in.)

Wheelbase 1,480 mm 1,495 mm (58.86 in.)

Road Clearance 110 mm 110 mm (4.33 in.)

Dry Weight 228 kg 233 kg (514 lb)

Minimum Turning Radius 3.0 m 3.0 m (118 in.)

Engine

Type DOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled DOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled

Number of Valves 4 per cylinder 4 per cylinder

Displacement 1,052 mL 1,052 mL (64.2 cu in.)

Bore x Stroke 76.0 x 58.0 mm 76.0 x 58.0 mm (2.99 x 2.28 in.)

Compression Ratio 11.0 : 1 11.0 : 1

Starting System Electric starter Electric starter

Cylinder Numbering Method Left to right, 1-2-3-4 Left to right, 1-2-3-4

Firing Order 1-2-4-3 1-2-4-3

Carburetors Keihin CVKD40 x 4 Keihin CVKD40 x 4

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized) Battery and coil (transistorized)

Ignition Timing (electronically advanced) 10 degr. BTDC @ 1,000 rpm ~ 40 degr. BTDC @ 6,000 rpm 10 degr. BTDC @ 1,000 rpm ~ 40 degr. BTDC @ 6,000 rpm

(California) 7.5 degr. BTDC @ 1,200 rmp ~ 40 degr. BTDC @ 6,000 rpm

(France) 5 degr. BTDC @ 1,000 rmp ~ 37.5 degr. BTDC @ 6,000 rpm

(US) 7.5 degr. BTDC @ 1,000 rmp ~ 40 degr. BTDC @ 6,000 rpm

(Austria, Switzerland) 5 degr. BTDC @ 1,300 rmp ~ 37.5 degr. BTDC @ 6,000 rpm

Spark Plugs NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N NGK CR9E or ND U27ESR-N

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump with cooler) Forced lubrication (wet sump with cooler)

Engine Oil SE or SF class SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40 or 20W50 SE or SF class SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40 or 20W50

Engine Oil Capacity 3.5 L 3.5 L (3.7 US qt)

Coolant Capacity 2.5 L (2.6 US qt) 2.5 L (2.6 US qt)

Transmission

Transmission Type 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift

Clutch Type Wet, multi disc Wet, multi disc

Driving System Chain drive Chain drive

Primary Reduction Ratio 1.637 (95/58) 1.637 (95/58)

Final Reduction Ratio 2.647 (45/17) 2.647 (45/17)

Overall Drive Ratio 4.490 (Top gear) 4.490 (Top gear)

Gear Ratio: 1st 2.800 (42/15) 2.800 (42/15)

2nd 2.000 (38/19), C4-US: 2.055 (37/18) 2.055 (37/18)

3rd 1.590 (35/22) 1.590 (35/22)

4th 1.333 (32/24) 1.333 (32/24)

5th 1.153 (30/26) 1.153 (30/26)

6th 1.035 (29/28) 1.035 (29/28)

Frame/Chassis

Frame Type Tubular, double cradle Pressed aluminium perimeter

Castor 26 degr. 26.5 degr.

Trail 103 mm 107 mm (4.21 in.)

Tire Size: Front 120/70 VR 17-V290 Tubeless 120/70 ZR 17 Tubeless

Rear 170/60 VR 17-V290 Tubeless 180/55 ZR 17 Tubeless

Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 24 L (6.3 US gal)

Front Suspension Telescopic fork, 125 mm (4.9 in.) wheel travel 43mm Kayaba, 120 mm (4.7 in.) travel

adjustments for spring preload, rebound damping

Rear Suspension Swing arm (Uni-Trak), 120 mm (4.7 in.) wheel travel Kawasaki Uni-Trak, 1 Kayaba damper, 112 mm (4.4 in.) wheel travel

adjustments for spring reload, rebound damping

Front Brake 2, double-action calipers, 310 mm discs 2, double-action calipers, 320mm discs

Rear Brake Single-action caliper, 250 mm disc Single-action caliper, 250mm disc

Front Wheel 3.50 x 17 in.; cast aluminium 3.50 x 17 in.; cast aluminium

Rear Wheel 5.50 x 17 in.; cast aluminium 5.50 x 17 in.; cast aluminium

Electrical Equipment

Battery Type FB14L-A2 YTX14-BS

Battery Capacity 12 V 14 Ah 12 V 12 Ah

Headlight 12 V 60/55 W (quartz-halogen) 12 V 60/55 W

Tail/Brake Light 12 V 5/21 W x 2 12 V 5/21 W x 2

(Canada, S-Africa, US) 12 V 8/27 W x 2

Engine and Frame numbers 1990-1994

UK ZZ-R1100	Frame No	Engine No
1990 ZX1100C1	ZXT10C-000001-013000	ZXT10CE000001 on
1991 ZX1100C2	ZXT10C-013001 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1992 ZX1100C3	ZXT10C-024001 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1993 ZX1100D1	ZXT10D-000001-020000	ZXT10CE000001 on
1994 ZX1100D2	ZXT10D-020001 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
US Ninja ZX-11	Frame No	Engine No
1990 ZX1100C1 Made in Japan	JKAZXBC1-LA000001 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1990 ZX1100C1 Made in US	JKAZXBC1-LB000001 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1991 ZX1100C2 Made in Japan	JKAZXBC1-MA013001-024000	ZXT10CE000001 on
1991 ZX1100C2 Made in US	JKAZXBC1-MB501701-504600	ZXT10CE000001 on
1992 ZX1100C3 Made in Japan	JKAZXBC1-NA024001 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1992 ZX1100C3 Made in US	JKAZXBC1-NB504601 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1993 ZX1100C4 Made in US	JKAZXBC1-PB508201 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1993 ZX1100D1 Made in Japan	JKAZXBD1-PA000001 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1993 ZX1100D1 Made in US	JKAZXBD1-PB500001 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1994 ZX1100D2 Made in Japan	JKAZXBD1-RA020001 on	ZXT10CE000001 on
1994 ZX1100D2 Made in US	JKAZXBD1-RB502701 on	ZXT10CE000001 on

Performance Index

Make/Year/Model	Displacement in cc	Wet weight in pounds	Avg. 200-yd topgear acceleration from 50mph, terminal speed (mph)	Corrected best 1/4 mile acceleration (sec/mph)	Top speed (mph/kmh)
Kawasaki '94 ZX-11D	1052	601	6th gear, 84.9	10.25/135.7	175/280
Kawasaki '94 ZX-9R	899	533	6th gear, 78.7	10.42/133.0	166/265
Ducati '95 916	916	470	6th gear, 76.3	10.98/126.8	156/250
Honda '94 CBR1000F	998	596	6th gear, 78.8	11.41/119.0	154/246
Honda '95 CBR900RR	893	458	6th gear, 83.1	10.55/130.3	161/258
Suzuki '95 GSX-R1100	1074	554	5th gear, 82.0	10.52/130.9	164/262
Triumph '95 Daytona 1200	1180	594	6th gear, 84.2	11.06/125.6	155/248
Yamaha '95 FZR1000	1002	530	5th gear, 83.5	10.67/126.7	166/266

Source: Motorcyclist, January 1996

Big Kawa's tested in:

Model	Engine CC	Model Year	Max Speed Prone	Max Speed Upright	SS 1/4 mile Sec@mph	Power bhp@rpm	Average mpg	Issue tested
GPz1000RX	997	1986	155.0	148.0	11.20@124.9	105.6@9,500	33	April 86
GPz1100	1052	1995	158.5	148.6	11.26@125.5	108.5@9,250	39.2	July 95
Zephyr 1100	1062	1992	141.7	134.7	11.70@112.0	92.3@8,958	32.4	May 92
Zephyr 1100	1062	1993	141.7	134.7	11.70@112.0	88.5@8,000	32.4	July 93
Zephyr 1100	1062	1994	132.7	122.9	12.15@112.1	89.8@7,750	31.0	Jan 95
ZX10	997	1988	156.2	145.9	11.50@130.3	111.3@10,000	30	June 88
ZX10 B2	997	1990	162.8	152.6	11.50@n/a	110.0@9,500	46.5	April 90
ZZR1000 (d)	1052	1992	172.0	n/a	10.80@137.0	126.8@9,000	n/a	Nov 92
ZZR1100 C2	1052	1991	n/a	144.0	n/a	119.0@8,902	43.6	May 91
ZZR1100 C1	1052	1990	173.0	166.5	10.84@127	123.0@10,000	44.5	July 90
ZZR1100 C2	1052	1991	173.0	165.5	10.81@n/a	122.0@11,000	46.2	Dec 91
ZZR1100 C3	1052	1992	163.0	151.0	10.74@127.0	122.2@10,811	39.4	June 92
ZZR1100 D1	1052	1993	174.0	165.0	11.10@n/a	125.4@9,250	40	April 93
ZZR1100 D1	1052	1993	171.3	163.8	10.88@129.6	119.3@9,000	44.2	Aug 93
ZZR1100 D1 (d)	1052	1993	178.0	169.0	10.85@n/a	137.6@9,750	n/a	April 93
ZZR1100 D3	1052	1995	169.7	164.5	10.79@130.2	122.0@10,100	43.3	Aug 95
ZZR1100 D4	1052	1996	162.3	153.6	11.12@128.9	119.0@10,00	n/a	June 96

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Info compiled by: Andrew Revitt

Price of the ZZ-R 1100 / ZX-11

Below you will find the price of a new ZZ-R / ZX in several countries. Is your country not listed, and do you know the official price of a new Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 / ZX-11, please email me the price in your currency and/or US dollars.
Of course, due to the fluctuations on the currency market the US-dollar price won't be accurate, it's just an indication.
The entries are sorted by price in US dollars from high to low.

	Currency	Price	US Dollars	Year
Denmark (imported from Germany)	Danish Krone	210,000	34,500	1998
Norway	Norwegian Krone	189,900	25,525	1997
Finland	Finnish Markka	117,000	23,400	1997
Egypt	Egyptian Pound	70,000	20,465	1996
Sweden	Swedish Krona	119.000	18,500	1997
Ireland	Irish Pound	11,500	18,200	1996
Netherlands	Dutch Guilder	28,500	17,600	1998
Greece	Greek Drachma	4,240,000	16,258	1997
England	British Pound	9,700	16,213	1997
South Africa	South African Rand	65,000	16,000	1997
Portugal	Portugese Escudo	2,749,050	15,000	1996
Portugal	Portugese Escudo	2,135,250	12,287	1998
Germany	German Mark	21,400	14,000	1996
Australia	Australian Dollar	17,200	13,500	1996
France	French Franc	76,450	12,765	1997
Poland	Polish Zloty	43,900	11,250	1999
U.S.A.	US Dollar	10,500	10,500	1997
Canada	Canadian Dollar	13,600	9,444	1997
Japan (imported from USA/Canada)	Japanese Yen	1,150,000	7,931	1998
Japan (imported from Europe)	Japanese Yen	1,070,000	7,379	1998

Prices of used bikes in the USA: Motorcycle Consumer News