Kawasaki ZZR 1100 C: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki ZZR 1100 C
Manufacturer
Production 1990
Class Sport Bike
Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 73.7mm x 73.7mm
Compression ratio 11:1
Horsepower 146.98 HP (109.6 KW) @ 10500RPM
Torque 81.14 ft/lbs (110.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Fuel System 4 Keihin carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet, multi disc
Suspension Front: Telehydraulic adjustable for preload
Rear: Gas/oil shock adjustable for preload and rebound
Brakes Front: 2x310mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 170/60-17
Seat Height 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Weight 228.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki ZZR 1100 C was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1990. Max torque was 81.14 ft/lbs (110.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 146.98 HP (109.6 KW) @ 10500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 73.7mm bore x 73.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1052.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multi disc.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 170/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x310mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic adjustable for preload while the rear was equipped with a Gas/oil shock adjustable for preload and rebound.

1990 - 1993 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 C[edit | edit source]

The ZZR 1100 bike, produced from 1990 to 2001 was also known as ZX-11 Ninja and ZZR 1100. The production of the C version lasted since 1990 till 1993 while the D model was available between 1993 and 2001.