ZZ-R 1100

1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1992 Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 features a 1052 cc (64.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 147 HP (107.3 kW) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 139.7 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the ZZ-R 1100 measures 264 kg (582 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.56 HP/kg (1.8 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1990 to 1994, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.