ZZR 1100

1996 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 utilizes a 1052 cc (64.2 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 150 HP (109.5 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 107.9 Nm (79.6 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 142.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the ZZR 1100 measures 233 kg (514 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.64 HP/kg (1.55 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1993 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.