Kawasaki ZXR1100

Newest Review: ... my knee sliders without any dramas. The brakes are the same as those used on Kawasaki?s super sports bikes like the ZX9R etc, ... more

... which speaks volumes. Although on the Rex the brakes do howl and squeal a bit when cold. The small bikini fairing is good at keeping the windblast off and I find it smoother to ride at 3 figure speeds than our legal speed limits, can?t understand why! However, I believe most owners swop the standard screen for a flipped one. The seat is low and wide, but it is a little hard on longer journeys. But then this bike is not meant for sitting on a motorway in one position for long periods of time. Although it is more t...more

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Kawasaki ZXR1100: ZRX1100 (585 words)
by - written on 23/07/00 (Very useful, 3305 readings)
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The Kawasaki ZRX1100 or REX as it is affectionately known by it?s owners, is often overlooked in the sports bike mad market here in the UK. This is mainly down to the styling and the price. The REX falls neatly into the ?Retro? bracket which is not in vogue in the UK and also Kawasaki have priced it about £1000 and £600 more expensive than the Bandit and XJR1300, it?s main rivals. At the end of the day money talks. If you have overlooked this big boy?s toy, then it?s your loss. This is one superb, well put together, do it all, grin-inducing machine. I brought mine in January this year and I just can not put it down. It?s powerful engine (detuned ZZR1100), wide ... Read the complete review