I have a 2003 ZRX1200R that I bought new in 2004. 50,000 miles and still running great. I’ve got a jet kit, K&N air filter and a Two Brothers slip on pipe. Nice mean sound.
Hi just found your video. Im in England and have had my ZRX1200R for about 7 years, its a 2006 model. Ive changed the brake and clutch levers, put upgraded brake hoses front and rear. Changed the whole exhaust system for a Delkevic - anyone with one of these bikes looking for more power should start by changing the standard system. It has double skinned downpipes, very restrictive and heavy. Changing this alone will give you 10 bhp (rejetted). i fitted an Ivans jet kit from the States, removed all the emission hoses etc. It also has a aftermarket ignition advancer and modified airbox. Also went 4 teeth up on the rear sprocket and changed the clock bulbs for green LEDs and had the seat modified /cut down like the original Eddie Lawson bike. Dont think ill ever sell it. Regarding the 5th gear/gearing situation top gear at the redline theoretically is 180 + mph which obviously it wont pull . I went 4 teeth up on the rear for acceleration but will likely find it easier to reach a decent top speed. Ive had 150mph on the clock and that was with a passenger, not maxed out
This is good advice- love your mods, very solid. I've got a Z900rs cafe with Ivan's tune, the airbox mod and and Akrapovic header with the stock can and rear wheel is putting out 120 HP - no sprocket mods (yet) because I'm not seeing any gaps but it may happen. The ZRX is such a gorgeous classic, I stop to inspect any I come across (which is not often these days) and I smile every time. I hope my bike looks as pleasing to someone's eye 20 years from now. Cheers from Boston!
After several years without a bike, I began browsing used bikes in the paper but with so many new models I could no longer identify them from just the model#'s. So I figured I'd simply visit a couple dealers to gather info. Love at first sight. Two days later I took ownership of a brand new '99 ZRX1100 and its been with me ever since. Can't bring myself to get rid of it. Muzzy ticked me off so ended up getting a Tsukigu full exhaust shipped directly from Japan. Just recently decided to give it some TLC. Many new aftermarket parts waiting to install. It's gonna be a fun winter. Appreciate the video, hope your friend is still enjoying his rex.
I bought a blue one brand new in May 2003,put on a slip on and loved that bike. What an awesome bike it was. I was a dumbass and sold it 2 years later,I throughly regretted it ever since.I will be searching for another one.
Have an ‘05 ZRX. What an awesome bike. Love the look. Fast as F. Just be careful without traction control, especially on colder days or older tires. This bike will smoke almost every car without going over 5k rpm.
I know what you mean. These bikes are beautiful and run even better than they look. Turbine smooth, great handling and powerful too. Let me know what you find. Wahoo!
You need ZX11 spec cams,they liven it up a lot. I had the Muzzy titanium pipe with the carbon muffler just like this one. They are hugely rare as Muzzy closed the company down.
Personally, I love the look. Was very impressed with the power & handling too. The bike was so smooth throughout its power band. Amazing. Where about's you from? Thanks!
I had a ZRX1100 in the mid 00s, and I almost lost my license with that thing! It would lift the wheel in the first three gears easily enough; I know, because I pulled out in front of someone, and I had to gas it to get up to speed. Giving me a bike like that is like giving a drunk the keys to the liquor store! I enjoyed the bike, but I'm glad it's gone. BTW, the previous owner bought it back... :)
Zee r x😂 'kin Zed...yeah I know what u mean about its looks. I had a 2000 Zed R x 1100. So much torque you hardly needed to use the gearbox. My favourite bike.
Always felt the big kawa needed an extra gear they just keep reving and reving I've had over 25 years of kawa everything from a l.t.d 440 to a z1300 most modern I owned was a zephyer 1100..under rated..but had its problems with carbs and fork seals what were Kawasaki thinking when the cylinder head took two spark plugs per cylinder..🤔🤔never had the pleasure of owning a zrx but now I'm 50 and I'm planning on owning one soon lovely power horse and it sort of reminds me of the g.p.z1100r b1 Eddie Lawson rep I had 18 years ago..I do miss that bike along with all or most of the kawa's I used too own..😔🙏👌👍👍lovey zrx12 by the way👌👌👍👍🤘🤘
Aug of 2020 i drove to Chicago to pick mine up. I spent the winter and part of spring to totally transform mine. It is better than new. If i could post a pic here i would.
Dang, sounds like you've had a lot of fun with it. Please post some pictures of it on our Forgotten Motorcycles Facebook page. Here is the link: facebook.com/groups/425017539210264/ Thanks!
I currently have a 2003 up for sale thats better than new, only the technical necessary mods. It only has 12,000 miles on it but I still use it almost every day. Also have 99 ZRX 1100 up for sale just as nice.
The final ratio on these is the same as the 6 speed. cruising at 70 only turning 4000 rpm. really doesn't miss a 6 gear because of impressive torque down low. Hardly ever needs a down shift to keep up with my ZX11D 97 version outfitted wathmicron pipe and jet kit.
Being an older gear head, I'm embarrassed to ask what a constant velocity carb is compared to variable. I had to ask the same question regarding plane props, but never grew up a plane guy.
I'm told that a CV carb will vary the size of the venture area to keep the fuel/air mixture flowing at a constant rate producing a smoother running motorcycle. I can't back this up but it does sound right. If anyone has better info on this please share. Thank you for a good question. Wahoo!
The throttle controls the butterfly by cable but the carb itself uses vacuum to determine how far the slide will open. This will ensure the proper air/fuel amount for the load at a given rpm. So basically it’s sorta like fly-by-wire, you twist the throttle to open the butterfly but vacuum lifts the slides. There’s less chance of bogging the engine down by giving it too much throttle at to low rpm. CV carbs are best for street bikes. (Vacuum slides). This is different from carburetors that have the throttle cables attached directly to the slides where twisting the throttle directly lifts the slides. These types are usually used for race bikes where the riders are skilled and demand complete control of fuel delivery. (Mechanical slides).
Yes, I think he said that specifically. However, he's absolutely in love with his 1200. Saying the main difference is the power as most of the bike is almost identical to the 1100.
The fairing looks suspect. Bike may have been dropped and they repainted the fairing. I looked at one with the same scenario and ultimately passed on it because I didn’t get a straight answer
@@forgottenmotorcycles I’m now curious, I’m currently looking at a one owner zrx and it too has the plain green fairing. Unsure as to why most have decals and some do not 🤷♂️
The front fender should also be green. The bikini fairing should have stripes to match the tank. There should be Kawasaki letters on the tank. Also it is missing grabrails on the rear. Mirrors are not original either. That's a Sargent seat. Looks to have had a fender eliminator on the back.
I owned one for about 10 years. Nimble, smooth, quick and fast.
It's a dream to ride. Would love to have one for a week to really get to know it. Wahoo!
I have a 2003 ZRX1200R that I bought new in 2004. 50,000 miles and still running great. I’ve got a jet kit, K&N air filter and a Two Brothers slip on pipe. Nice mean sound.
Sounds like a whole bunch of fun to me. Wahoo!
You haven’t really been into motorcycles,if you don’t know this bike. It’s almost as iconic as the Z1.
It's a great motorcycle!
Hi just found your video. Im in England and have had my ZRX1200R for about 7 years, its a 2006 model.
Ive changed the brake and clutch levers, put upgraded brake hoses front and rear.
Changed the whole exhaust system for a Delkevic - anyone with one of these bikes looking for more power should start by changing the standard system. It has double skinned downpipes, very restrictive and heavy. Changing this alone will give you 10 bhp (rejetted). i fitted an Ivans jet kit from the States, removed all the emission hoses etc. It also has a aftermarket ignition advancer and modified airbox.
Also went 4 teeth up on the rear sprocket and changed the clock bulbs for green LEDs and had the seat modified /cut down like the original Eddie Lawson bike.
Dont think ill ever sell it.
Regarding the 5th gear/gearing situation top gear at the redline theoretically is 180 + mph which obviously it wont pull . I went 4 teeth up on the rear for acceleration but will likely find it easier to reach a decent top speed. Ive had 150mph on the clock and that was with a passenger, not maxed out
Sounds like you've turned an already super bike into a read fire breather. Love it!
This is good advice- love your mods, very solid. I've got a Z900rs cafe with Ivan's tune, the airbox mod and and Akrapovic header with the stock can and rear wheel is putting out 120 HP - no sprocket mods (yet) because I'm not seeing any gaps but it may happen. The ZRX is such a gorgeous classic, I stop to inspect any I come across (which is not often these days) and I smile every time. I hope my bike looks as pleasing to someone's eye 20 years from now. Cheers from Boston!
After several years without a bike, I began browsing used bikes in the paper but with so many new models I could no longer identify them from just the model#'s. So I figured I'd simply visit a couple dealers to gather info. Love at first sight. Two days later I took ownership of a brand new '99 ZRX1100 and its been with me ever since. Can't bring myself to get rid of it. Muzzy ticked me off so ended up getting a Tsukigu full exhaust shipped directly from Japan. Just recently decided to give it some TLC. Many new aftermarket parts waiting to install. It's gonna be a fun winter. Appreciate the video, hope your friend is still enjoying his rex.
Amazing motorcycle. This bike is his second ZRX, and yes, he still owns and rides it. Wahoo!
My 02 is all original with a Yoshimura slip-on. A beautiful bike that checks all the boxes.
Love it!
I bought a blue one brand new in May 2003,put on a slip on and loved that bike. What an awesome bike it was. I was a dumbass and sold it 2 years later,I throughly regretted it ever since.I will be searching for another one.
Truly fabulous motorcycles. We all sell one and regret it at least once.
Have an ‘05 ZRX. What an awesome bike. Love the look. Fast as F. Just be careful without traction control, especially on colder days or older tires. This bike will smoke almost every car without going over 5k rpm.
Totally agree with you
I saw one in person for the first time this past weekend and instantly fell in love. I'm on the hunt for one now.
I know what you mean. These bikes are beautiful and run even better than they look. Turbine smooth, great handling and powerful too. Let me know what you find. Wahoo!
What’s are you located?
Great bike! Saw this motorcycle yesterday in a video. And now yours in the in box.
Restored my 2006 Suzuki GS500F last winter.
Great to hear! How's she ride?
You need ZX11 spec cams,they liven it up a lot. I had the Muzzy titanium pipe with the carbon muffler just like this one. They are hugely rare as Muzzy closed the company down.
Beautiful/powerful machine!
I’ve have one in red (Faster😂). Best bike I’ve ever owned. Love the torque
Red is always faster!
I've had mine since 2008 and I never thought it was a good looking bike. I do love the power, comfort and handling of it though.
Personally, I love the look. Was very impressed with the power & handling too. The bike was so smooth throughout its power band. Amazing. Where about's you from? Thanks!
@@forgottenmotorcycles Lake Charles, Louisiana.
I have one... its not only fast but it's great for Long distance rides.. I have done the 1000 miles in 24 hours Manu times on it..
Congratulations on having a wonderful bike. Was very impressed with how smooth this bike was...and, in my humble opinion, how quick. Wahoo!
Got One, love it
Truly a great motorcycle. Wahoo!
One of my all time favorite motorcycles
Very smooth excellent handling great power too :-)
Gonna get this as a replacement of my GSX1100G.. love the power, styling and comfort of these muscle bikes..
It's an incredibly smooth and powerful motorcycle...good looking too. Wahoo!
Where in the world have you been . The zrx is known by way more people than the original.
I'm old, I remember pawing the original in the showroom...years ago.
You have won me
Those are amazing bikes!
Very nice bike, the sound amazing 👍
The engine was so smooth and powerful too. Thanks!
I had a ZRX1100 in the mid 00s, and I almost lost my license with that thing! It would lift the wheel in the first three gears easily enough; I know, because I pulled out in front of someone, and I had to gas it to get up to speed. Giving me a bike like that is like giving a drunk the keys to the liquor store! I enjoyed the bike, but I'm glad it's gone. BTW, the previous owner bought it back... :)
It was one of the funnest, and probably fastest, bike I got to ride this year. So smooth and quick. I liked it. Wahoo!
Zee r x😂
'kin Zed...yeah I know what u mean about its looks. I had a 2000 Zed R x 1100. So much torque you hardly needed to use the gearbox.
My favourite bike.
Right on
Always felt the big kawa needed an extra gear they just keep reving and reving I've had over 25 years of kawa everything from a l.t.d 440 to a z1300 most modern I owned was a zephyer 1100..under rated..but had its problems with carbs and fork seals what were Kawasaki thinking when the cylinder head took two spark plugs per cylinder..🤔🤔never had the pleasure of owning a zrx but now I'm 50 and I'm planning on owning one soon lovely power horse and it sort of reminds me of the g.p.z1100r b1 Eddie Lawson rep I had 18 years ago..I do miss that bike along with all or most of the kawa's I used too own..😔🙏👌👍👍lovey zrx12 by the way👌👌👍👍🤘🤘
This is one beautiful bike. To my mind Kawasaki has always owned the performance inline four market. Great bike. Wahoo!
Quite easy to add a 6 speed! 💰
Aug of 2020 i drove to Chicago to pick mine up. I spent the winter and part of spring to totally transform mine. It is better than new. If i could post a pic here i would.
Dang, sounds like you've had a lot of fun with it. Please post some pictures of it on our Forgotten Motorcycles Facebook page. Here is the link: facebook.com/groups/425017539210264/ Thanks!
@@forgottenmotorcycles bummer. Don't have a facebook account
I think my Suzuki GS 1150 will keep up
Nice!
🔥
Crazy Fast Kawi!
I currently have a 2003 up for sale thats better than new, only the technical necessary mods. It only has 12,000 miles on it but I still use it almost every day. Also have 99 ZRX 1100 up for sale just as nice.
Nice!
I've had my 03 since 2012 never had an issue. My only complaint is.... She needs another gear.
Great bikes. What's the top speed on these? Thanks
I've had mine topped out at around 148 to 150... Screaming for another gear
The final ratio on these is the same as the 6 speed. cruising at 70 only turning 4000 rpm. really doesn't miss a 6 gear because of impressive torque down low. Hardly ever needs a down shift to keep up with my ZX11D 97 version outfitted wathmicron pipe and jet kit.
rocket ship indeed!
For sure!
@@forgottenmotorcycles just got one too! Tell me if you like it
@@jean-pierrefernandez2460 you are fortunate, congratulations 👏
Being an older gear head, I'm embarrassed to ask what a constant velocity carb is compared to variable. I had to ask the same question regarding plane props, but never grew up a plane guy.
I'm told that a CV carb will vary the size of the venture area to keep the fuel/air mixture flowing at a constant rate producing a smoother running motorcycle. I can't back this up but it does sound right. If anyone has better info on this please share. Thank you for a good question. Wahoo!
The throttle controls the butterfly by cable but the carb itself uses vacuum to determine how far the slide will open. This will ensure the proper air/fuel amount for the load at a given rpm. So basically it’s sorta like fly-by-wire, you twist the throttle to open the butterfly but vacuum lifts the slides. There’s less chance of bogging the engine down by giving it too much throttle at to low rpm. CV carbs are best for street bikes. (Vacuum slides).
This is different from carburetors that have the throttle cables attached directly to the slides where twisting the throttle directly lifts the slides. These types are usually used for race bikes where the riders are skilled and demand complete control of fuel delivery. (Mechanical slides).
Not sure this is a forgotten bike anymore, prices seem to be going up on these.
you are correct, I think if you find a good one it might be worth the money.
i just can't understand how could some one own 20 year bike with 7500 mileage ... back in those day, all my bike reach 15k-20k per year ....
Some bikes get rode some collect dust? Wahoo!
Does he regret selling his 1100?
Yes, I think he said that specifically. However, he's absolutely in love with his 1200. Saying the main difference is the power as most of the bike is almost identical to the 1100.
Not the correct paint work but still nice
I had some questions about that. What can you tell us about it? Thank you.
The fairing looks suspect. Bike may have been dropped and they repainted the fairing. I looked at one with the same scenario and ultimately passed on it because I didn’t get a straight answer
@@DWBmotorsports I had questioned the script on the tank.
@@forgottenmotorcycles I’m now curious, I’m currently looking at a one owner zrx and it too has the plain green fairing. Unsure as to why most have decals and some do not 🤷♂️
The front fender should also be green. The bikini fairing should have stripes to match the tank. There should be Kawasaki letters on the tank. Also it is missing grabrails on the rear. Mirrors are not original either. That's a Sargent seat. Looks to have had a fender eliminator on the back.