KAWASAKI ZZR1100 D (1994-2001) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 was a sports motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1990, when it replaced the ZX-10 model, until 2001, when it was replaced by the ZZ-R1200. It was also known as the ZX-11 in other markets.

From its introduction in 1990 until 1996, the Kawasaki ZZR1100 was the fastest production motorcycle worldwide with a top speed of 272-283 kph (169-176 mph) and surpassed by the Honda CBR1100XX with a top speed of 270-290 kph (170-180 mph).

In addition, the bike was marketed as the ZX-11 in the American market and the ZZR1100 in other markets. Also, it was available in the C model manufactured from 1990 to 1993 and the D model from 1993 to 2001.

The ZZR1100 model had standard features, such as a full fairing with a medium-sized windscreen, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a dual exhaust system with a muffler mounted on each side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In the performance department, the 1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100 D had installed underneath its full fairing a 1,052cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered 147 hp at 10,500 rpm and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The bike was built around a pressed aluminum perimeter frame with a 43 mm adjustable telescopic fork on the front with 120 mm of travel and a fully adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 112 mm of travel.