Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 1,052 cc (64.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 264 kg (582 lb).

Key specifications

1990-1992Model years
1,052 ccDisplacement
264 kgWet weight
20 LFuel tank
Model years covered
199019911992

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1990 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 (reduced effect) compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.

Displacement1,052 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 53% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 85th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight264 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 27% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 80th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity20 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement85th

1,052 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight80th

264 kg — heavier than about 80% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 20%.

Fuel capacity79th

20 L — larger than about 79% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,052 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 170/60-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 170/60-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 170 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 60%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.31:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,052 cc (64.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 76.0 x 58 mm (3.0 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 170/60-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 264 kg (582 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 244.0 km/h (151.6 mph)

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