I was born in the 2000s. I have no business with this bike but somehow this thing just pulls my attention to it. I just love the way it looks, the power and the sportstourer vibe. One day I'll own one!
I was also born in the 2000's, I am fortunate enough to have have a Dad who owns one. It's gorgeous looks wise and music to the ears, one day he might consider letting me have a go, but probably not till he's too old to ride it 😂
The 1993 ZX11D was the first brand new motorcycle I ever bought. I had spent 5 years on a Hurricane 600 and a CBR 600F2 and this bike was in a class all by itself. I loved everything about it.
That was my father spaceship as a kid. I remember waking up in the morning to the sound of this monster when it would be fired up earling in the weekends. I remember sitting on it and pretending to drive it in the garage when my father was gone to work. I also remember driving it in my dreams and overtaking cars like my father did when he would take me for a ride. I knew exacly when he would overtake, I still remember the engine shaking between my legs after 7k rpm. I still remember the speedometer reaching 320(!!!) and half of it being already 140kmh :D Only seeing this vid now that I am 36 yo makes me realise what it really was back then. It was a monster to everyone!
+tavi921 If the 83' through 84' GPz/ZX1100A1's and A2's had been fixed with 18" front AND rears, and been given carb's (rather than twitchy EFI fuel-injection) they would've been absolutely perfect AND beautiful. Don't get me wrong, I love my 90' ZX1100C1 but there are times I still wish I had my old 83' GPz-1100. She even had a fuel-gauge !
I have a 95 D3, full Yoshimura exhaust, intake mod, K&N air filter, carbs professionally matched, ignition advance. Stock gearing. She pulls all the way to red in every gear! Reads a little past the 200mph, but I know is not accurate! But still fun as all get out!!! My fuel injected bikes loose their gutting after 160mph, but my zx11 goes to red in top gear very easily!
123Hp for the UK model and other countries. Just take the tops of the carbs, remove the spacers so the sliders have full travel and get full horsepower, that simple.
I just got one and after 3 hours of riding it in town, country roads and a bit of motorway I feel like I made a good choice with zzr1100, looking forward to go to European tour on it.
had my d4 for 6 years now, full power version, just a pleasure to ride. Spent about £200 on powered coating, new suspension bearings, usual things like tyres (dont expect more than 3000 miles out of a rear tyre!, brakes (upgrade to nissin callipers a must, standard tokicos are rubbish!) stainless headers are a must, have a K&N filter on mine, no rejecting, just pulls, and pulls and pulls...the howl of ram air coming on song and the world goes into berserk mode! Mine has seen 160+ at Cadwell (live close) so 20 years old and still goes like stink...get one, you wont be disappointed.
I am blessed to have this one, a c model from 1991 full power bit boosted so it has 160hp dark purple wind screen not a scratch on the bike 😍 even owned a hayabusa gen 1 but the zzr 1100 will always be my lovechild. The seat position the weight the driving experience its just all too good 😁
I bought my D5 from the original owner while he went and bought a brand new Gen2 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa. Six months later he bought a Gen1 unrestricted Hayabusa, three months after that he asked me to sell my ZZR back to him with a profit for my 9 months storage services (I still own my ZZR).
Kai Frederking I have currently 3 w 20K, 40K and 60K km‘s. Technically and designwise perfect timeless sports touring bikes. Will keep them forever. Congrats to Kawasaki Akashi and Greets from Germany nearby the Green Hell to all ZZR peers 🤡
What an awesome machine! I've been privileged to own a pristine '99 D7 since 2012 and I've enjoyed every single one of the 15000 miles I've covered aboard her. A pussycat in town, 55-60mpg, great roll-on performance and the handling is sweet for a bike of this size and weight. She also loves super unleaded fuel and Michelin Pilot Road 2 tyres. Keeping her well maintained isn't cheap and even a competent DIYer will find it expensive. Oil changes should not be skimped on nor should the frequency of changing both it and the filter, and also keep it topped up above ¾ full. Long live the ZZR1100 Another great review by Paul; someone I could listen to all day. Nicely done!
My zzr loves getting ragged, she'll handle the country roads as well the main. Nimble in every sense, throw it around the place but it is a work out. Loves these machines, it's not a bike licence ya need to ride one, it's a pilots licence
It is a great bike mate. I have the ZZR1100 and a Gen 2 ZX14R. I alternate riding them each day. The ZZR has a lot of Character and is fast by any standard. The ZX just does everything
Love mine. Got it back from a full service last Friday and have done 400 miles in the first week. I wish all the paint and panels were all mint, but it did only cost me £600. ;)
Mine is a 94d1 with 50k miles, a real kitten in town and a superb tourer, 2 up and Givi luggage system, 150mph cruisin on german autobahns no problem, its dyno-jetted, carb tops are changed to ZXR750 tops to unleash the full power, around 147 bhp,, best bike i ever had,,
Yea, i did not know til after I bought mine. Picked up a very low mileage 2000 with 7500 miles on it and still looks damn good too. I took it out and ran it up to 160 MPH just for the thrill, but due to a slight vibration around 100 i was cautious, it disappears around 110 so I took it up a bit. I wanna find what that vibration is cause I REALLY wanna do a top end run. The 1st owner said he hit 190 with it but he is an older guy and had a knee replacement so he couldn't handle the weight anymore. My Lucky day, I will not give the price I paid but I got a GREAT Deal and I could sell it today for 6 grand easy. I DON'T want to sell it. I enjoy riding with my hair on fire with it. It can hang with all of today's superbikes except maybe the Blackbird and H2R.
First time I filled up the bike I had no idea how top heavy it was and fell like I was getting on lol... 600 pounds dry.... flat spot city for rear tires, fantastic handling if your willing to slide the rear tire
I have owned, in order, a GSXR 1100, a ZZR1100, a 2nd Generation Hayabusa, and a Honda Blackbird. I am 6.ft % inches Tall, and weigh over 16 stone, and the ZZR was certainly the most comfortable bike of the bunch, with more than enough performance for Real World riding? The Hayabusa was a weapon, but just to uncomfortable for my now 60 year old body, as was the Blackbird which I sold approx 12 months ago. I now own a BMW K1200 LT, which, while not nearly as powerful as any of the above machines, is still fast enough for pretty well every circumstance, and is the most comfortable motorcycle I have ever owned.
Pantsu God mine would wipe the floor with any 2000+ 600 cc. I recently beat a GSXR 1000 2014 model on a straight. I’ve gone down 1 tooth on the front sprocket which really improves acceleration i have light weight after market exhausts race air filter and a light weight battery. I’ve had nothing keep up with it in 5 years. It accelerates like a busa up to 140 mph and the reason is it’s much lighter and makes around 145hp and the original busa makes 156 hp. Not much difference😉 last summer I had a race with a black generation 1 busa and it couldn’t leave me. It was only at speeds over 140 it started pulling away but not by much.
Still have my D1, 1109 bigbore kit cams and head work and a full system and your all over the back end of a stock Busa. Top end is not that much slower than my 2008 ZX-14, Maybe a 10km difference, not to shabby for a 23 year old bike.
1:13 "twin piston calipers" 1:19 "single piston caliper" wrong on both counts Paul, if you bothered to get your face out of the camera you might have seen there are additional pistons on the inside at both ends. If you're going to try to pass yourself off as being knowledgeable then at least research your script.
I owned one of these incredible machines, had for 6 years. I decided to sell it to save my life lol. I loved riding it to much and to fast, it would have killed me. Now that i'm older and more mature and having owned several bikes, i regret selling it.
1:30 '...over 200 miles, that's if you drive it, well fairly sensibly.' not mine, and probably not any. Mine gets it's best economy at around 120km/h, nearer 250km a tank. I think this is likely due to the cam profiles and a 'happy tune' the bike was designed to live with. I have 12 bikes and the only four I'll never sell are the 1997 ZZR1100D5, 1988 ZL1000, 2003 CBR954RR and the 2005 Ducati 999S.
+john harris i agree and the ZZR1200 is not as good looking as this one. its got a more powerful engine but its just too dam ugly for me to want one. i much prefer the old paint jobs on the ZZR 1100. there is no cool looking color scheme's on the new ZZR1200 which again lets it down and i hate that front and rear end with those big ugly bug eyed lights.they could have done a lot better.
I had the 97 model for about 18 months until an idiot in a car wrote it off for me, best bike I've ever had, super comfortable and rocket ship speed, would love another, but might go for the ZX12R instead.
I have a 1995 D3 in Purplish Black, owned since 2005. Had an early 'Busa too, but sold it cos I liked the Zed more! Yeah, yeah, yeah! I can hear all the busa boys calling me this and that, but you get attached to a Zed!
A nice ‘bbw’ of the sports tourer world... love her curves and own her smaller sister the zzr600... I’m sold on the comfort build and rugged quality’s, the sound power and looks are unique. It’s 2019 and my 1996 model gets a lot of heads turned by other bikers everywhere i go
Nobody has mentioned that they were very susceptible to side winds, if strong enough they made it almost unrideable. The front end had very little feel, especially under braking, In a lot of ways I preferred my previous gpz900, but the acceleration with the derestricted carb tops was exhilarating, you felt that there was nothing you couldn’t overtake! (C1)
It didn’t like going slower than 120mph, twist smile right ontoyour face, the exhilaration of speed was incredible, ruined all rollercoasters trying to be fast
Currently own a 23 year young Ninja. It is still one of the powerful, fastest, sleekest, over-engineered and reliable beasts let loose on these English roads.
My Dad has a '97 zzr1100 and honestly I love it. We keep my yamaha ybr125 right next it to it and when we worked on my bike, he bought me a gold chain so our bikes would have something in common. Unfortunately I'm only 16 so I can't ride it yet (plus Mum would kill us) but I can ride it round the farm so that cool :)
Problems commonly found is the gearbox..... be careful not jumping out of 2nd gear.Also.... problems with the cylinder 3-4 oil lubrication.It is good that the oil level to be controlled and always to be at max. level. If it is ok with that ,then you'll buy a legend.This is the real Kawasaki flagship no doubt !
+ÐanMusic ♫♪ I think you'll find the gearbox issues were confined to the 'C' series; the 'D' series box has a reputation for being reliable and smooth changing (my experience is the D only). I agree that No 3 rod has been problematic for some though not with my ZL1000 or ZZ-R1100-D5 (touch wood).
@@justmusic6876 cylinder 3 and 4 issue is caused by hoons popping wheelies. When the front wheel is up, they are not getting oil, expensive problem for the ZZR, if you hoon around. My bike was a commuter bike, very well looked after, and zero issues with the cylinders......watch what you buy.
blackbird was a COPY.....no one gives a shit....Ninja was the FIRST bike ever with Ram Air....I always get people asking about the Ninja everywhere I go. Just be aware of the 3rd bearing problem with the Kawasaki's. Also, Kawasaki's are at a Popularity Height now, because of the H4
I had a zzr1100c from 1992 for 6 years and a blackbird from 2000 with analoge cockpit. The zzr is a beast and more comfortable and the sound from the stock exhaust is great but in cold weather the carbs freeze and then it holds back in power. the blackbird is one of the most reliable motorcycles on the planet and more sporty in the corners, riding position is more sporty then comfy and the exhaust is very subtile but recognisable.
There are so many errors in the first 2 minutes that it diminishes the rest of the review. The tank is 24 liters not 21 and the power is 147 bhp until 97 when it was increased to 150. The restricted version was never purchased in any numbers and a simple carb to swap was all that was needed to unleash the full potential.
@@2Thumbs0402 So obvious hey Chris, he's too wrapped up reading a dialogue prompter when all the while the best prompter is right before his eyes. Right wrist down...
Wow do these really get over 50 to the gallon ridden sensibly? That beats the blackbird by miles, I can barely get 44 on my bird. I have a garage and have a ZZR1100 customer, balanced the carbs recently. I think Honda must have bought a ZZR and copied it when designing the CBR1100xx they're very similar.
7 years on since acquisition I still own my D7 and yes, they return 55 to 61mpg (88.5 to 98km/L). Although I've not ridden one, the 'bird is an awesome bike that has my utmost respect and has one of the finest motorcycle engines ever made, ever! DId Honda copy the ZZ-R? You've certainly got to wonder!
the Blackbird is a refined porsche...the ZX11 is an unruly powerful exciting "muscle car"! they make power differently...and I like the power delivery of the ZED more! It's much more FUN!!
not on a zx11...maybe a zx12R...I've had both...I KNOW....went 212 mph on a modified / un-resticted 99 BUSA...now I ride a Honda 350 ..welcome to old age
John Buckley he means the restricted model I think. I read in a mag the restricted model makes 123bhp. I bet that would be almost boring when compared to riding the full power version.
Mike Fu it wasn’t restricted in the US that’s why. Mine was an import and had 123 BHP but I had the flat top carbs put on before the bike was delivered which gave it full power.
Why do people look at the clocks? I look at them to see the mileage (on the older ones ) and to see what it revs to! Talking of clocks. If I see his CLOCK on any vids i won't bother
The guy who presented the video is not a through and through biker. YOU DON'T DRIVE A BIKE YOU RIDE ONE! Also full power ZZR 1100 is 147 BHP not 123 as he states. Honda's Blackbird needed a bigger displacement to oust the King off top spot. And only marginally! Roll on test the ZZR was faster.
After many years believing they were crap I now have standards ZZR brakes that need one finger and can do stoppies when ever you want. Seems that there was a manufacturing error that can be easily fixed
I was born in the 2000s. I have no business with this bike but somehow this thing just pulls my attention to it. I just love the way it looks, the power and the sportstourer vibe. One day I'll own one!
I was also born in the 2000's, I am fortunate enough to have have a Dad who owns one. It's gorgeous looks wise and music to the ears, one day he might consider letting me have a go, but probably not till he's too old to ride it 😂
@@saullyboi😂🎉
The 1993 ZX11D was the first brand new motorcycle I ever bought. I had spent 5 years on a Hurricane 600 and a CBR 600F2 and this bike was in a class all by itself. I loved everything about it.
I've owned my 1993 ZX11D for 30 years. Still have it. Rode it today. Ain't that something?!
That was my father spaceship as a kid. I remember waking up in the morning to the sound of this monster when it would be fired up earling in the weekends. I remember sitting on it and pretending to drive it in the garage when my father was gone to work. I also remember driving it in my dreams and overtaking cars like my father did when he would take me for a ride. I knew exacly when he would overtake, I still remember the engine shaking between my legs after 7k rpm. I still remember the speedometer reaching 320(!!!) and half of it being already 140kmh :D Only seeing this vid now that I am 36 yo makes me realise what it really was back then. It was a monster to everyone!
What happened to the Kawasaki and your dad?
Love my ZZR-1100 (ZX-11) Have had mine for almost 20 years now.
Hi ya what the comfort like has I'm 6.4 yours matt
@@matthewburgess6898 Still have it? It's almost 2023😊
Oh my... What an era of motorbikes... Wish I was born in 1970's or 80's
I was born in 1969 so a teenager through the 80"s. Loved the music, night clubs and bikes!
In my opinion the Kawasakis of old were more beautiful.
This one is a good looking bike; yes I agree.
+tavi921 If the 83' through 84' GPz/ZX1100A1's and A2's had been fixed with 18" front AND rears, and been given carb's (rather than twitchy EFI fuel-injection) they would've been absolutely perfect AND beautiful. Don't get me wrong, I love my 90' ZX1100C1 but there are times I still wish I had my old 83' GPz-1100. She even had a fuel-gauge !
Yes, sports bikes in general got their top esthetic designs in the 90s, from 2010s on are being ugly
@@ylism 95 D4.........I Love mine
I fell in love with the 750
I love my 1999 D model. I took it on a 2500 mile round trip to New Mexico from Iowa.
I have a 95 D3, full Yoshimura exhaust, intake mod, K&N air filter, carbs professionally matched, ignition advance. Stock gearing. She pulls all the way to red in every gear! Reads a little past the 200mph, but I know is not accurate! But still fun as all get out!!! My fuel injected bikes loose their gutting after 160mph, but my zx11 goes to red in top gear very easily!
123Hp for the UK model and other countries. Just take the tops of the carbs, remove the spacers so the sliders have full travel and get full horsepower, that simple.
I just got one and after 3 hours of riding it in town, country roads and a bit of motorway I feel like I made a good choice with zzr1100, looking forward to go to European tour on it.
Bit old for touring on. The AA is your friend. 👍
had my d4 for 6 years now, full power version, just a pleasure to ride. Spent about £200 on powered coating, new suspension bearings, usual things like tyres (dont expect more than 3000 miles out of a rear tyre!, brakes (upgrade to nissin callipers a must, standard tokicos are rubbish!) stainless headers are a must, have a K&N filter on mine, no rejecting, just pulls, and pulls and pulls...the howl of ram air coming on song and the world goes into berserk mode! Mine has seen 160+ at Cadwell (live close) so 20 years old and still goes like stink...get one, you wont be disappointed.
Love all your mods but the Tokicos can be made to work brilliantly
I am blessed to have this one, a c model from 1991 full power bit boosted so it has 160hp dark purple wind screen not a scratch on the bike 😍 even owned a hayabusa gen 1 but the zzr 1100 will always be my lovechild. The seat position the weight the driving experience its just all too good 😁
I bought my D5 from the original owner while he went and bought a brand new Gen2 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa. Six months later he bought a Gen1 unrestricted Hayabusa, three months after that he asked me to sell my ZZR back to him with a profit for my 9 months storage services (I still own my ZZR).
I had three of those. Wonderful bikes. Wrecked one, two were stolen. One day, I'll get my fourth :)
Kai Frederking
I have currently 3 w 20K, 40K and 60K km‘s. Technically and designwise perfect timeless sports touring bikes. Will keep them forever. Congrats to Kawasaki Akashi and Greets from Germany nearby the Green Hell to all ZZR peers 🤡
you what one ive got one ua-cam.com/video/NsJznHsO37Y/v-deo.html
You need to put a GPS tracker on that bad boy.
Mine is for sale
What an awesome machine! I've been privileged to own a pristine '99 D7 since 2012 and I've enjoyed every single one of the 15000 miles I've covered aboard her. A pussycat in town, 55-60mpg, great roll-on performance and the handling is sweet for a bike of this size and weight. She also loves super unleaded fuel and Michelin Pilot Road 2 tyres.
Keeping her well maintained isn't cheap and even a competent DIYer will find it expensive. Oil changes should not be skimped on nor should the frequency of changing both it and the filter, and also keep it topped up above ¾ full. Long live the ZZR1100
Another great review by Paul; someone I could listen to all day. Nicely done!
Got pilot road 2's on my '97 ' bird excellent
My zzr loves getting ragged, she'll handle the country roads as well the main. Nimble in every sense, throw it around the place but it is a work out. Loves these machines, it's not a bike licence ya need to ride one, it's a pilots licence
I love my '93 so much!!!.. I went and brought a '95 to keep it company :-)
just bought a 95 with 14,000 miles on it!
I bought a 1991 zx11 in California with only 17,000 Miles on it 10 months ago and I have already put 10,000 miles on it. I love this bike
Greatest bike ever,you are a lucky man
It is a great bike mate. I have the ZZR1100 and a Gen 2 ZX14R. I alternate riding them each day. The ZZR has a lot of Character and is fast by any standard. The ZX just does everything
Love mine. Got it back from a full service last Friday and have done 400 miles in the first week. I wish all the paint and panels were all mint, but it did only cost me £600. ;)
+Opin-Eon bargain as they are future classics..paid £700 for mine in 09, agreed value at £1750 and rising..
Very under appreciated in modern times I see a lot ratty looking ones which makes me sad.
that was a very good video,does the bike justice, thanx
Mine is a 94d1 with 50k miles, a real kitten in town and a superb tourer, 2 up and Givi luggage system, 150mph cruisin on german autobahns no problem, its dyno-jetted, carb tops are changed to ZXR750 tops to unleash the full power, around 147 bhp,, best bike i ever had,,
And ever will. :-)
Yea, i did not know til after I bought mine. Picked up a very low mileage 2000 with 7500 miles on it and still looks damn good too. I took it out and ran it up to 160 MPH just for the thrill, but due to a slight vibration around 100 i was cautious, it disappears around 110 so I took it up a bit. I wanna find what that vibration is cause I REALLY wanna do a top end run. The 1st owner said he hit 190 with it but he is an older guy and had a knee replacement so he couldn't handle the weight anymore. My Lucky day, I will not give the price I paid but I got a GREAT Deal and I could sell it today for 6 grand easy. I DON'T want to sell it. I enjoy riding with my hair on fire with it. It can hang with all of today's superbikes except maybe the Blackbird and H2R.
First time I filled up the bike I had no idea how top heavy it was and fell like I was getting on lol... 600 pounds dry.... flat spot city for rear tires, fantastic handling if your willing to slide the rear tire
I have owned, in order, a GSXR 1100, a ZZR1100, a 2nd Generation Hayabusa, and a Honda Blackbird. I am 6.ft % inches Tall, and weigh over 16 stone, and the ZZR was certainly the most comfortable bike of the bunch, with more than enough performance for Real World riding? The Hayabusa was a weapon, but just to uncomfortable for my now 60 year old body, as was the Blackbird which I sold approx 12 months ago. I now own a BMW K1200 LT, which, while not nearly as powerful as any of the above machines, is still fast enough for pretty well every circumstance, and is the most comfortable motorcycle I have ever owned.
BMW K1200 LT is so boring and ugly to my eyes mate.
The ultimate machine man I have one and love it
It is. See my website for more info. Same as my name
123 hp? he must mean the restricted model. a stock unrestricted ZZR 1100 has a dyno tested 139 hp at the rear wheel.
+*★*✬* Mark 019208237 *✬*☆* Yup, mine puts out more than 123bhp!
only a bit more than a 2000+ 600cc lmao
Pantsu God mine would wipe the floor with any 2000+ 600 cc. I recently beat a GSXR 1000 2014 model on a straight. I’ve gone down 1 tooth on the front sprocket which really improves acceleration i have light weight after market exhausts race air filter and a light weight battery. I’ve had nothing keep up with it in 5 years. It accelerates like a busa up to 140 mph and the reason is it’s much lighter and makes around 145hp and the original busa makes 156 hp. Not much difference😉 last summer I had a race with a black generation 1 busa and it couldn’t leave me. It was only at speeds over 140 it started pulling away but not by much.
Still have my D1, 1109 bigbore kit cams and head work and a full system and your all over the back end of a stock Busa. Top end is not that much slower than my 2008 ZX-14, Maybe a 10km difference, not to shabby for a 23 year old bike.
This program reminds me my local motorbike shop in edmonton in 90 ‘s
My dream bike when I was in my 20s and were in2021 now and still is my dream bike
still riding my 92 c 75+ on the clock and still killing it
1:13 "twin piston calipers" 1:19 "single piston caliper" wrong on both counts Paul, if you bothered to get your face out of the camera you might have seen there are additional pistons on the inside at both ends. If you're going to try to pass yourself off as being knowledgeable then at least research your script.
This show is shite. Its like theyre deliberately trying to make owning a motorcycle look dull! Such drab presentation. Lol 🤣
I owned one of these incredible machines, had for 6 years. I decided to sell it to save my life lol. I loved riding it to much and to fast, it would have killed me. Now that i'm older and more mature and having owned several bikes, i regret selling it.
+stephan devriesere Get another mate, you can still find good ones out there (I bought my D5 in 2009 with only 12,000km on the clock after 12 years).
Get another. We all have to die someday!!
It's barely any more powerful than a modern 600
@@PantsuGod - OK, you stick to your 600 then. Peak power figures are pretty meaningless.
Too
I was born in 1981. Now in the 40's age I'm getting all the 90's bike of my dreams
Fast, very fast and Zzr..was a great bloke... the zx10 inside never took prisoners
1:30 '...over 200 miles, that's if you drive it, well fairly sensibly.' not mine, and probably not any. Mine gets it's best economy at around 120km/h, nearer 250km a tank. I think this is likely due to the cam profiles and a 'happy tune' the bike was designed to live with.
I have 12 bikes and the only four I'll never sell are the 1997 ZZR1100D5, 1988 ZL1000, 2003 CBR954RR and the 2005 Ducati 999S.
Wish I had one, looks much better than today's Kawi's...it looks as good as my...'97 bird!
+john harris i agree and the ZZR1200 is not as good looking as this one. its got a more powerful engine but its just too dam ugly for me to want one. i much prefer the old paint jobs on the ZZR 1100. there is no cool looking color scheme's on the new ZZR1200 which again lets it down and i hate that front and rear end with those big ugly bug eyed lights.they could have done a lot better.
I had the 97 model for about 18 months until an idiot in a car wrote it off for me, best bike I've ever had, super comfortable and rocket ship speed, would love another, but might go for the ZX12R instead.
I have a 1995 D3 in Purplish Black, owned since 2005. Had an early 'Busa too, but sold it cos I liked the Zed more! Yeah, yeah, yeah! I can hear all the busa boys calling me this and that, but you get attached to a Zed!
Have a cbr1000f from the same era
Still runs like a train super reliable and 60+ mpg on touring
Have a 1995 Daytona 1200, same here, except the MPG!
My mate took me on the back his 1000f back in the day and he nearly killed me. Good times.
A nice ‘bbw’ of the sports tourer world... love her curves and own her smaller sister the zzr600... I’m sold on the comfort build and rugged quality’s, the sound power and looks are unique. It’s 2019 and my 1996 model gets a lot of heads turned by other bikers everywhere i go
Nobody has mentioned that they were very susceptible to side winds, if strong enough they made it almost unrideable. The front end had very little feel, especially under braking,
In a lot of ways I preferred my previous gpz900, but the acceleration with the derestricted carb tops was exhilarating, you felt that there was nothing you couldn’t overtake! (C1)
I have one of these.. and I love it..
I agree about the phone
unlike the rest of the world, i don't like the idea that someone can contact me instantly.
It didn’t like going slower than 120mph, twist smile right ontoyour face, the exhilaration of speed was incredible, ruined all rollercoasters trying to be fast
answer that fucking phone!
Thank you!
Currently own a 23 year young Ninja. It is still one of the powerful, fastest, sleekest, over-engineered and reliable beasts let loose on these English roads.
My Dad has a '97 zzr1100 and honestly I love it. We keep my yamaha ybr125 right next it to it and when we worked on my bike, he bought me a gold chain so our bikes would have something in common. Unfortunately I'm only 16 so I can't ride it yet (plus Mum would kill us) but I can ride it round the farm so that cool :)
Had a '92...lovely machine..
Great bike no doubt. Have a D model and is brilliant.
looking at getting one of theses but knowing their getting on in age is there anything specific to look out for with them?
Problems commonly found is the gearbox..... be careful not jumping out of 2nd gear.Also.... problems with the cylinder 3-4 oil lubrication.It is good that the oil level to be controlled and always to be at max. level. If it is ok with that ,then you'll buy a legend.This is the real Kawasaki flagship no doubt !
+ÐanMusic ♫♪ I think you'll find the gearbox issues were confined to the 'C' series; the 'D' series box has a reputation for being reliable and smooth changing (my experience is the D only). I agree that No 3 rod has been problematic for some though not with my ZL1000 or ZZ-R1100-D5 (touch wood).
@@justmusic6876 cylinder 3 and 4 issue is caused by hoons popping wheelies. When the front wheel is up, they are not getting oil, expensive problem for the ZZR, if you hoon around. My bike was a commuter bike, very well looked after, and zero issues with the cylinders......watch what you buy.
superb video
Ronnie... no Ronnie.. excellent review as usual..
Have a 1992 with 52000miles on the clock will still wind itself up to 173/5 when required . Just need to decide if am adding turbo to it or not LOL
My dad has this bike, he said fastest he ever went was 185 but he knew the bike could go faster, he just didn’t know if he could.
176 is the top speed...the speedo was being a little optimistic which is common
This is one of the coolest motorcycles
Kawasaki 💚🖤
147bhp actually.
And after that I had the last model Blackbird! Tell you the ZZR was a much easier town bike!
i bought one occasion as my first bike.. but i think it s not ideal for beginners :D so i bought an Kawa 6erN as well to start out..
I loved my full power zzr 1100 …. 180 mph followed by a police helicopter 😅😅
How does it fare vs a blackbird? Im torn apart which one to bring into my mancave between those 2 old legends
blackbird was a COPY.....no one gives a shit....Ninja was the FIRST bike ever with Ram Air....I always get people asking about the Ninja everywhere I go. Just be aware of the 3rd bearing problem with the Kawasaki's. Also, Kawasaki's are at a Popularity Height now, because of the H4
I had a zzr1100c from 1992 for 6 years and a blackbird from 2000 with analoge cockpit. The zzr is a beast and more comfortable and the sound from the stock exhaust is great but in cold weather the carbs freeze and then it holds back in power. the blackbird is one of the most reliable motorcycles on the planet and more sporty in the corners, riding position is more sporty then comfy and the exhaust is very subtile but recognisable.
I miss my ZX11
It was Awwwsommme!!!
I use the cubbyhole on the left to hold my registration. That pretty much fills it up.
I just love my zzr1100
I had a zzr1100 and regret selling it, I would without doubt have another one.
It’s a nice looker I’ve got one but that honda fireblade 900rr urban tiger behind it is prettier😁
Buying one on Friday and I'm fucking pumped full exhaust and pcm flash and updated headlights and tail light's and call it a day.
every single fact this guy mentioned is INCORRECT !!
If it was a fact, then it was correct.
I’ve owned my D6 for 20yrs!
was this filmed in the 90s?
It was.
There are so many errors in the first 2 minutes that it diminishes the rest of the review. The tank is 24 liters not 21 and the power is 147 bhp until 97 when it was increased to 150. The restricted version was never purchased in any numbers and a simple carb to swap was all that was needed to unleash the full potential.
24 liters is the D Version,C had less around 20
Also he said front calipers were twin piston, and they're four. Likewise he said the rear caliper was single piston and it's twin.
@@2Thumbs0402 He is obviously an "Expert" Ha! Ha! :-)
@@2Thumbs0402 So obvious hey Chris, he's too wrapped up reading a dialogue prompter when all the while the best prompter is right before his eyes.
Right wrist down...
Kwakas rock!
i would like too get it too
You forgot to mention the factory titanium connecting rods
Wow do these really get over 50 to the gallon ridden sensibly? That beats the blackbird by miles, I can barely get 44 on my bird. I have a garage and have a ZZR1100 customer, balanced the carbs recently. I think Honda must have bought a ZZR and copied it when designing the CBR1100xx they're very similar.
7 years on since acquisition I still own my D7 and yes, they return 55 to 61mpg (88.5 to 98km/L). Although I've not ridden one, the 'bird is an awesome bike that has my utmost respect and has one of the finest motorcycle engines ever made, ever! DId Honda copy the ZZ-R? You've certainly got to wonder!
the Blackbird is a refined porsche...the ZX11 is an unruly powerful exciting "muscle car"! they make power differently...and I like the power delivery of the ZED more! It's much more FUN!!
Это отличный мотоцикл
I have a 99 bike and it's awesome. Sorry the 1200 may be better but the styling is pants.
Why did i sell mine
My dad went down a highway at 300kmph 187mph
not on a zx11...maybe a zx12R...I've had both...I KNOW....went 212 mph on a modified / un-resticted 99 BUSA...now I ride a Honda 350 ..welcome to old age
I own a ninja zx6e my next bike in the collection is a zx11
Get one!
123bhp? 147bhp at the crank. Must do some research.
John Buckley
Yes that’s what I read, Ant the tank is 24 litres not 21 as well according to the specs.
John Buckley he means the restricted model I think. I read in a mag the restricted model makes 123bhp. I bet that would be almost boring when compared to riding the full power version.
Specs says 147hp in USA
Mike Fu it wasn’t restricted in the US that’s why. Mine was an import and had 123 BHP but I had the flat top carbs put on before the bike was delivered which gave it full power.
what year is that?
Approx 1990, he says it in the vid but I'm not watching again to confirm hehe.
Jack Clements It should be around 1996 since they mention the Blackbird (that is faster ... :-) )
BBGBITW
Ah cool, I think I will watch again now :D
Got my heart set on a Suzuki GSX 1400...for now.
I've got a '97 bird it's fantastic just like this kiwi I recommend to anyone get the kiwi or t ' bird.
My dad has one of these :)
Buy one before they disappear!
Why ZZ-TOP....and not ZED ZED-TOP. It's ZZ-R??
It does reach 200 mph only a moded one
Moded?
@@opiumtrail7032 Turbocharged it 200mph
I’ve got one of these for sale if anyone’s interested , Y reg with just 21k miles on it, last MOT NO ADVISORIES.
Fast. Faster. and FML, we're done for it...
i used to have 97 zx11 is ok not like cbr1100xx handles better at annywhere
I had one in the mid '90's. why I sold it I will never know. ( divorce actually!! ). Goddammit,,,,,,,,,,,,i miss that bike!!!
Should have sold the wife instead!
T E L E P H O N E !!!
123hp? why do the specs say my 89zx10 has 143
Because he is talking about the restricted version
I had a 96 zx11. Fastest thing I ever sat my balls on. New wife made me sell it if I was to marry her. Miss her so much.
yeah FUCK that! Later bitch.
Just they'r pretend that the shop it's realy phone busy.. haha!
Kawasaki is the best
That soup catcher has got to go Paul. It's a little disturbing as it catches the eye too much. It's like it's begging me to shave it off your mush.
My friend just bought a red one of these. He weighs like nothing so he flies on this thing.
150 hp
Why do people look at the clocks? I look at them to see the mileage (on the older ones ) and to see what it revs to! Talking of clocks. If I see his CLOCK on any vids i won't bother
The guy who presented the video is not a through and through biker. YOU DON'T DRIVE A BIKE YOU RIDE ONE! Also full power ZZR 1100 is 147 BHP not 123 as he states. Honda's Blackbird needed a bigger displacement to oust the King off top spot. And only marginally! Roll on test the ZZR was faster.
Hang on the phone old fashion moustache .
I have a 2001 D9 model which only has 8500 miles on it.Its for sale - just message me.Mint condition - Burgundy colour.All original.
Mine is a D1, all original apart from the normal invisible ZZR 1100 mods which change the bikes handling
145bhp to the rear wheels
He must be kidding, good brakes? Ok for a 125.
After many years believing they were crap I now have standards ZZR brakes that need one finger and can do stoppies when ever you want. Seems that there was a manufacturing error that can be easily fixed
@@MichaelZZRrider how did u fix them?
@@Natosap84 By shimming the calipers so that pads made contact along their entire length.
@@MichaelZZRrider interesting! Can u explain how to do that? Thanks!