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Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC - [1997]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1997. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1997 Suzuki GW 400 Inazuma and the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Kawasaki ZRX 1100 has a 1052cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1997 ZRX 1100 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZRX 1100's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1997 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 1052cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 106 bhp (79 kW) @ 8700 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 72.1 lb-ft (97.8 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1997 Honda VFR 750 F-R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1997 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC.
The 1997 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 439.8 bhp per ton and 299.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1997 ZRX 1100 competing with the 1997 Honda VFR 750 F-R [464.6 bhp\ton] and the 1994 Honda VFR 750 F-RJ [464.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 generating around 299.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel [324.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2023 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel [324.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.6 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 950 R Limited Edition by Ad Koncept (8.4 secs) and the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 950 DOHC (8.4 secs). This Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1997 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC and the 2003 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit ABS
When talking about the performance of the 1997 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.6 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2003 Suzuki GSF 1200 N Bandit ABS (11.6 secs) and the 2011 Yamaha YZF-600 R6 (11.6 secs).
The 1997 version of the Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC has a maximum speed of 146mph.
Top Speed of the 1997 ZRX 1100 equals the 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1997 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 DOHC then how about a 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (157 mph) and the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Swantz Limited Edition (157 mph).
