Sport Tourers

1997Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100

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The 1997 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 is a sport-touring machine designed for riders seeking high performance with practical comfort. Its potent 1052cc inline-four engine delivers 150 horsepower and 110 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the fastest production bikes of its era. The ZZR 1100 is renowned for its exceptional speed, reliability, and capability to handle both spirited road riding and long-distance touring.

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

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What’s new for the 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100

vs the 1996

Spec	1996	1997
Torque	107.9 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.6 ft.lbs)	110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs)
Top speed	—	285.0 km/h (177.1 mph)

Other years 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering65%

City riding45%

Daily riding60%

Touring85%

Two-up78%

Track60%

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.

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Inseam (optional)

Units

At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1997 Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1052.0 ccm
Power: 150.0 HP (110.3 kW) @ 10500 RPM
Torque: 110.0 Nm (11.2 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

Performance

Top speed: 285.0 km/h (177.1 mph)

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
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

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	1990	1993	1996	1997	1998	2001
Capacity	1052 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	20 L	20 L	24 L	24 L	24 L	24 L