Kawasaki ZRX1100

ZRX1100 with bikini fairing
Engine	1,052 cc (64.2 cu in) liquid-cooled inline four
Bore / stroke	76 mm × 59.4 mm (2.99 in × 2.34 in)
Top speed	230 km/h (143 mph)[1]
Power	72 kW (96 hp)[2]
Transmission	5 speed, chain
Brakes	Front: 2× 310 mm discs, 6-piston calipers Rear: 250 mm disc
Tyres	Front: 120/70-17 Rear: 170/60-17
Wheelbase	1,450 mm (57 in)
Seat height	790 mm (31 in)
Fuel capacity	20 l (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal)

The Kawasaki ZRX1100 was a standard or sport motorcycle made by Kawasaki from 1997 to 2001. It replaced the Zephyr 1100. Since the Zephyr 1100 sold poorly in the US, the ZRX1100 was not initially sold in that market until 1999.^[1][2] In 2001, the ZRX1100 was replaced by the larger engined ZRX1200. The 1100 and 1200 were also sold in the US until 2005. They are still sold in Japan as the ZRX1200 DAEG model.^[3]

The ZRX1100 and the later ZRX1200 were styled like 1980s muscle bikes, which were large bikes with large engines. They also were considered Universal Japanese Motorcycles.^[1] The Suzuki Bandit 1200 has been credited with leading this niche, taking a large-displacement race replica sport bike and detuning the engine for greater low-rpm torque and easier riding, replacing the aluminum frame with steel, and leaving off the full fairings, lowering cost while losing road racing focus in favor of all-around street sport riding.^[4] One of the colour schemes replicates Eddie Lawson's 1982 and 1983 AMA Superbike Series-winning Kawasaki GPZ1100s.^[2][5] There were several models, such as the R which had a bikini nose fairing, with a square headlight.

The ZRX1100 had a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph), and 0 to ¹⁄₄ mile (0.00 to 0.40 km) time of 11.09 seconds at 120 mph (190 km/h), and a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 2.9 seconds.^[1][2]

ZRX1100 in Eddie Lawson replica colours

Round headlight, without fairing

See also

• Kawasaki Z series

References

1. Edwards, David (December 1997), "Big Dogs; It's a Replica Replica; it's the ultimate UJM; it's a damn nice bike; it's the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 and it's coming our way… maybe", Cycle World, Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., p. 43, ISSN 0011-4286
2. "Best Used Bikes; Kawasaki ZRX1100 Best Standard 1999 Ten Best Awards", Cycle World, Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., p. 68, November 2009, ISSN 0011-4286
3. Dirck Edge (December 12, 2008), "Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG: A Thoroughly Modern UJM", Motorcycle Daily
4. Brown, Roland (2005), The Ultimate History of Fast Motorcycles, Bath, England: Parragon, p. 308, ISBN 1405454660
5. Edwards, David (December 1997), "Replica Report; Fast Eddie and the Big Green Kwackers", Cycle World, Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., p. 43, ISSN 0011-4286