Kawasaki ZZR 1100 Reviews

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Kawasaki ZZR 1100
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Average Ratings for Kawasaki ZZR 1100

  • Build quality4.2 stars
  • Reliability4.5 stars
  • Value for Money4.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

22 Reviews For Kawasaki ZZR 1100

  • Guest 25th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have had my kawasaki D1 for nine years, and enjoyed every minute untill last month, a tight right hander, slow speed and she threw me, i let her slide and when i came to a stop ,was very surprised at the lack of damage! scraped fairing and snapped gear lever. Picked her up with one foul move, adrenalin Rush i guess,Side stand out, one cigarette later, cranked her up and rode the 7 miles home (steady)Nothing about the D1 i would change, comfy, reliable and grat fun. The stainless 4 into 1, painted alloys,hugger and s/s braided hoses add to the style. (just need the fairing sorted etc) and all is well that ends well! JerryB

  • Guest 30th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Had 2 Kawasaki ZZRs now, an absolute jem of a ride comfort and power i can ride all day and still feel fresh brilliant for long distance touring around europe

  • Mykejj 25th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Bought my Kawasaki ZZR 1100 six months ago. Power is unbelievable, below 4000 rpm the bike is a pussycat, but a gentle twist of the throttle and this thing flys and keeps flying and keeps flying and still keeps flying. Disappointed in the firmness of the seat as both I and my passenger get a numb bum after just 100 miles or so and the stretch to the bars gives me writst ache in the same distance. Got to say its NOT as comfortable as the old GSX. Going to put some bar risers on it to see if the ...

  • jullip 23rd May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I had a GPz900 for 12 yrs and upgraded to the 11 about a year ago.Got a '99 model with only 22,000 k's on it.
    Kawasaki is a great all round bike - incredible acceleration ,plenty of room for the wife and handles like a dream.
    Was considering upgrading to a 14 but found them no where near as good as the 11

  • Guest 3rd May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Kawasaki ZZR 1100 is very reliable and good handling on the roads although the chain and spocket dont last that long but probably my riding...
    very good bike gets lots respect from other riders

  • tigerbiker 16th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This bike is a bike for most riders. It has awesome power but tours smoothly, and on the speed limits. The brakes are adequate but the later 2001 model brakes are far better than my 1998 model. still attracts heaps of comments from fellow bikers.

  • Guest 12th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I am getting a ZX14 next but am not certain to sell my 98 ZZR1100 depends on the wife. Had a black bird too refind and gutless below 6000 needed 7000 plus to really start movig. The 08 Busa not a patch on the old one to enjoy the ride and the old one is not a comfy long haul unit compared to the ZED. The 14 is as close as I have found to the ZZR with more power and easier to get around the hills. Not bad for a bike almost unchanged from early 90s you have wait nearly 20 years to consider upgradi ...

  • Guest 8th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I've had two of these, a D1 and a D5 (a friend bought and I still have). The first things to replace are the exhaust and headlight. Get a Micron (saves weight, doesn't rot and sounds great above 6000rpm) or Nexus (sounds mean and looks great). Either of those systems are better quality than the standard exhaust. Replace the headlight bulb for a halogen as you stand as much chance as Stevie Wonder at finding where you're going.
    The power delivery is immense so you don ' t need to continually clic ...

  • marco999 Rank: Captain 16th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I owned a ZZR1100 D1 model three bikes ago, I had it for about twelve months. I'm afraid I got caught up in the 'got to have the fastest most powerful bike' thing and swapped it for a Blackbird, then went on to a ZX12r. I still have fond memories of the ZZR though, it was a supremely comfortable and highly capable mile muncher with an extremely powerful engine which can whisk you well past the legal limit from standstill in just a few short seconds; keep the throttle open and this baby will soon ...

  • chefzainuddin 6th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Really powerfull bike because mine year 1993 zzr 1100 D model still good till now compare to new bikes I still can beat them...
    Really a powerfull bikes and less problem given if you keep maintain the service when times come.

  • zzrmel 28th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have owned this bike for nearly two years and apart from the calipers seizing which I should have checked, I cant fault the bike we have an aerodrome near us and I had permission to use it to see what speed it would do i got very fast before I had to slow down which isn't bad as I am 19 stone.

  • zzrr us 11th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Had a Kawasaki ZZR in 1996 it was 3 years old it cost me 8300 (bikes were dear then) it pulled good speeds and I m sure it was faster than my 04 zx12r then in 2002 couldn t help myself I bought another one a 2000 model I loved it but it had been used in the winter 18 month on radiator leaked exhaust was just starting to leak and it had more shorts than a dwarfs outing on the electrics and the brakes where forever seizing up I part-exed it for a new zx12r made the zzr feel lardy but given the cho ...

  • zzz111ooo 28th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Stunning performance, turns heads comfortable as i had a scaffold accident I love my bike and wish I could buy another the same best bike ever.
    was going to take to Scotland this week but British weather!!!

  • Guest 28th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Having had the Kawasaki zzr600 and moved on up to the 1100 i have not felt the need to go out and buy the 1400. I have been to Germany with my mates on their zx10 / 999 /zx12r did not look out of place alongside them both on the road or parked up. Can't really fault this bike it's a keeper.

  • Guest 26th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have found that regular oil changes, a good eye to general maintenance will be rewarded by much happy running.
    It's imperative to keep the front brakes clean as they can have a bit of a sticking problem.
    The ZZR 1100 is still a great bike to have, perhaps not a super sport but it will give more than most of us are capable of handling!
    After owning mine for some time now it still makes me break into a big grin and that's what it's all about.

  • Guest 24th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Great bike, just had pipes replaced, that was painful 400 quid. Problem is nearly always at the collectar box where all the crap hits. Kind see why you would want the 1400, 1100 has plenty to give. Buy one

  • Guest 16th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Back in the 90's the ZZ-R 1100 was the fastest production bike in the world. Day to day riding is always a real pleasure. The 1100 engine has bags of power and torque. As much as most people can handle without being World Superbike riders. Riding position is comfortable. The key to reliability for these high performance bikes is regular, almost obsessive oil changes and maintainance.

  • Guest 15th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Its obviously not an out and out sports bike but is almost as much fun to ride, I am always impressed with the responsive motor and its an easy bike to ride despite its overall weight and size. Get it over 6500 rpm and it really can be a white knuckle ride especially on twisty fast roads. I've had mine for two years and will never get rid of it!

  • Braid 5th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Owned a few kawasakis this monster is some 15 years later still a good bike with a good reputation for performance, you thrash this bike at your peril as when it gets into the power curve she comes alive.

  • greg b 18th Jul 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought my Kawasaki ZZR in 2000 with 52k on the clock and it now has 92k, and besides replacing the usual tyres and chain and sprockets, and last year replacing front and rear fork springs, I've have never had a problem it. Still goes unreal and will still do a 10.8 over the quarter and is stock standard.