Description
1999 Kawasaki ZRX 1100
£5, 150
Mileage: 13, 100
Reg: T5** JOL
Colour: Purple
Date First Registered: 02. 03. 1999
MOT Expired: 06. 05. 2022
Lovely un-messed with example of this old school naked muscle bike.
Stunning looking and very striking in purple with gold badges. Very Clean and tidy with genuine low miles. Very little use, with only around 500 Miles travelled in the last 10 years, now needs a new home as limited garage space forces sale. Will come fully re-commissioned with full service and MOT.
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Comes with V5, All Paperwork & Receipts.
Comes with Full Service, PDI & MOT
Open to Offers, Part Ex considered, Finance Options Available.
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KAWASAKI ZRX 1100 [1997 - 2001] MCN Review
MCN rating: 4/ 5
Owners rating: 4. 9/ 5
At a glance
Owners' reliability rating: 4. 8/ 5
Power: 98 bhp
Seat height: Medium (31. 1 in / 790 mm)
Weight: Medium (490 lbs / 222 kg)
Prices
New N/ A
Used £6, 000
Overall rating
4/ 5
The Kawasaki ZRX1100 is one of those bikes which doesn't look that exciting on paper, or even parked up, but once you grab a big handful of throttle down a twisty road the thing comes alive. It's an old school, take-no-prisoners hoon machine and you can surprise yourself - and random sportbike riders - with its combination of solid braking, decent handling and raucous speed.
Ride Quality & Brakes
3/ 5
The Kawasaki ZRX1100 takes some work, some serious weight-shifting, to get the best from it, but when you feel in the mood, it does play ball pretty well. On slow corners the sheer weight of the ZRX seems to make it want to `fall in' on itself, but otherwise, it can hang on in there with other big retro bikes.
Engine
5/ 5
The Kawasaki ZRX1100 engine is derived from the ZZR1100 motor, which dominated the 90s with its raw, locomotive power, the ZRX's 1052cc engine has loads of oomph in the midrange and will eventually blast you all the way to an indicated 150mph - if you can hang on behind the bikini fairing. A highly addictive engine, very reliable too.
Reliability & Build Quality
4/ 5
Apart from the finish on some of the chassis parts - a typical 90s Kawasaki failing - the Kawasaki ZRX1100 is solidly built and wears well. The exhaust downpipes rust pretty rapidly however and the braced swingarm and brake caliper arm at the back are all exposed to a life of grime.
Value vs Rivals
3/ 5
The traditional Kawasaki green models seem to fetch a price premium and the ZRX1100 seems generally more popular than its successor, the flabbier looking ZRX1200S/ R. Because it didn't sell well when new, used prices are that bit higher for the Kawasaki than for contemporary retros like the Bandit 1200 or Yamaha XJR1200/ 1300.
Equipment
4/ 5
The Kawasaki ZRX1100's tiny nose fairing actually works very well, and it gives the big ZRX a distinct advantage over blunderbuss bikes like the GSX1400/ XJR1300/ Triumph Speed Triple 509 etc which have nothing at all to protect the rider from the force of the breeze at 100mph plus. Great 6 pot brakes on the Kwacker, nice stepped saddle, grab handles, but no centre stand.
Specs
Engine size: 1052cc
Engine type: 4 stroke, in-line four, 5 gears
Frame type: Steel cradle
Fuel capacity: 20 litres
Seat height: 790mm
Bike weight: 222kg
Front suspension: Preload, rebound, compression
Rear suspension: Preload, rebound, compression
Front brake: Twin 310mm disc
Rear brake: 250mm disc
Front tyre size: 120/ 70 x 17 in
Rear tyre size: 170/ 60 x 17 in
Mpg, Costs & Insurance
Average fuel consumption: 35 mpg
Annual road tax: £121
Annual service cost: -
New price: -
Used price: £6, 000
Insurance group: 13 of 17
Warranty term: Two year unlimited mileage
Top Speed & Performance
Max power: 98 bhp
Max torque: 70 ft-lb
Top speed: 145 mph
1/ 4 mile acceleration: 11. 6 secs
Tank range: 125 miles
Model History & Versions
Model history
1997: Kawasaki ZRX1100 launched.
1998: RRP reduced by £1200.
2001: Model replaced by ZRX1200S/ R.
Other versions
None.
Owners reviews for the KAWASAKI ZRX1100 [1997 - 2001]
8 owners have reviewed their KAWASAKI ZRX1100 (1997 - 2001) and rated it in a number of areas.
Summary of owners reviews
Overall rating: 4. 9/ 5
Ride quality & brakes: 4. 2/ 5
Engine: 4. 9/ 5
Reliability & build quality: 4. 8/ 5
Value vs rivals: 4. 6/ 5
Equipment: 4. 4/ 5
