Sport Tourers
1996Kawasaki ZZR 1100
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The 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 is a sport touring motorcycle that combines aggressive performance with practical versatility, ideal for riders seeking high-speed capability with touring comfort. Its potent 1052cc inline-four engine delivers 150 horsepower and 108 Nm of torque, making it renowned for exceptional acceleration and highway cruising ability. The bike's balanced design appeals to experienced riders wanting sporty handling without sacrificing long-distance touring credentials.
- Capacity
- 1052.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 233.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 150.0 HP (110.3 kW) @ 10500 RPM
What’s new for the 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 1100
vs the 1995| Spec | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1152.0 ccm (70.30 cubic inches) | 1052.0 ccm (64.20 cubic inches) |
| Wet weight | — | 270.0 kg (595.2 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity | — | 24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a high-speed sport tourer, it excels at devouring long highway miles while still offering serious top-end performance when the road opens up.
- Built for
- It has the soul of a big-bore muscle bike wrapped in touring comfort, delivering brutal in-line four pull with carbureted analog charm.
- Not ideal for
- It is not a good fit for new riders, short-inseam riders, or anyone wanting a light, flickable machine for tight urban streets.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1052.0 ccm
- Power
- 150.0 HP (110.3 kW) @ 10500 RPM
- Torque
- 107.9 Nm (11.0 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6438 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 76.0 x 58.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1500 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 233.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 270.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 24.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 117 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1152 cc | 1052 cc | 1052 cc | 1052 cc | 1052 cc | 1052 cc |
| Dry weight | 233 kg | 233 kg | 233 kg | 233 kg | 233 kg | 235 kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 24 L | 24 L | 24 L | 24 L | 24 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki ZZR 1100?
The 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 has a Capacity of 1052.0 ccm (64.20 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 have?
The 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 has a Power of 150.0 HP (110.3 kW) @ 10500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 have?
The 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki ZZR 1100?
The 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 has a Torque of 107.9 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki ZZR 1100 weigh?
The 1996 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 has a Dry weight of 233.0 kg (513.7 pounds).
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