I loved your words. I've owned my C2 for 28 years. Hell, I've even dumped girlfriends who suggested to sell her. That was a wonderful upload, and she's everything you said.
Thanks mate, I'm glad I stirred up some emotion in you. I love most bikes but the great ZZR1100 has a special place with me. I picked up my 99 D yesterday and I can't wait to share it. Can't agree more, if she doesn't like the bike she goes! 🤣 Ride safe and Subscribe for more ZZR content. 👍
As is obvious from my YT channel I am a ZZR 1100 rider and love this machine. Welcome back to the great machine mate. Agree with all your comments. It wasily keeps up with, and often leaves behind the latest bikes. I love the look on their faces when you stuff it up the inside going into a bend. Some simple suspension changes make a huge difference. The cheapest, and best being rotating the concentric adjusters 180 degrees. Changes the steering head angle and makes turn in very precise without negatively impacting straight line stability. Enjoy your D model mate. I will subscribe to see the ZZR updates.
Thanks for the positive vibes, I'll look into that concentric hack. I will get it to tip in a bit quicker and was going to try the usual bring the fork tube up 5mm or put a 60 series tyre up front but both will throw out top speed stability. Thanks, research time. 👍
@@darrylwood1220 Agreed mate. The standard shock can be a little soft and does not get better with age. Any good quality shock will be an improvement. I changed front and rear with Hyperpro and it is now spot on for me.(I did the same thing with my first ZZR 1100 as well.)
Love my 1997 ZX-11, got 3 years ago for $2500 USD. I own a Ducati Diavel, a HyperMotard 950, a 2007 1098, a Honda VFR1200F, and a 2007 ZX-14. The ZX-11 is my favorite of them all!!
Just acquired my second zzr 1100 at the ripe old age of 66. It's a close to mint 1995 D3. I had forgotten how truly awesome these bikes really are after selling my last one 25 years ago.. I've fallen in love with them all over again.
Hi Paul, Great to hear you are back in the fold! I actually saw your photos on the Facebook group. They are a top bike and the best bang for buck around at the moment. Thanks for the watch and I'll have a a ZZR1100 D video up soon. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
It needs tuning carbs jets, exhaust pipes for more horsepower, upgrade valves and cam, airfilter, upgrade chain teeths for speed, and little be more upgrade aerodynamic cover with mirrors, and top speed will be over 300 km/h+ light rider and shut down some kilograms from motorcycle.
Riding my 1999 Kawasaki Ninja zx11 finished in Cranberry red, in Ontario Canada, for a 23 year old bike still hauls ass, and very comfortable even at 200km/H plus. Can ride it for hours on end, no ABS no traction control no fuel injection.
Love it! Thanks for the watch. These bikes are so good. This video has been so well received that I need to find time to do one on my 1999 ZZR1100. So please keep an eye out for that. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I had a 78 Z1R in high school (the 80's in America waa rules by Harley, anything else could be purchased for a song), and sitting in our library, I remember reading Cycle World's review of the zx 1000R, in Stealth black, and also fell in love. Those early 1000 & 1100 models had such timeless styling. The minimalist, organic styling utilized today just doesn't hold a candle to the fighter jet stance of these classics. Great review, and a beautiful machine you have there!
Ha...our zx1100 were capable of up to 179 mph...ohhh, Hayabusa my Arse..The Zx12r was capable of 317kph or 197mph they were dueling then the 185 mph agreement was reached. Our Recollections seem to be "off "
It's well and truly time! I'd be out there now! If you live in Melbourne Australia I'll come and help😂. Seriously what are you wait for. Ride safe and subscribe!
The ZZ-R beats the XX on a roll on stomp... Who knew that? The ZZ-R made 2.6 o/z of torque psi more on the dyna than the 1998-2001 R1 and 2.2o/z less than the XX...
I own two 1991 zx11s. One all stock with a d engine and the other with 4 into one and jetted. I ride everyday in California. I had to have two so I can ride one when I need to do maintenance on the other.
I'm so glad to be able to own one of these beauts, got myself a 96 that I absolutely love and will never get rid of. I had a big wipe out day one of ownership when a completely oblivious driver blew threw a red light, ended up totaling her, but I rebuilt her over a year on my own and that helped me grow a true attachment to the bike. Since then, I've had new carbs and a single exit thrown on her, and a tune that I'm not the biggest fan of, she'll build like crazy until 5800 then die off, then at a hair under 7 she'll shit her pants and leave you behind her. Absolutely wild ride but feels weird as all sin to be rocketing up to hwy speeds just for her fall over herself and then kick you in the teeth, and BAM you've double the legal limit withing an onramp. truly crazy experience that words do no justice.
zx11d was my favorite. loving my zx14r though. the 14 is a beast. mine has a MOORE MAFIA flashed ECU with the restrictions removed, top speed limiter removed and the rev limiter raised. 198hp at the rear tire but i just call it 200. (it's close enough)
@@CompleteRider you can't beat the Italians on the twisties but on a long stretch autobahn tour the ZZr wins hands down . The power and speed and the way it eats kms is very impressive.
Aren't they just the best! I'm heading off on mine around The Great Ocean Road in Victoria in a couple of weeks and I can't wait. I'll try to find some time to make a video on the 99 model as the this video has been pretty popular! Thanks for watching, ride safe and subscribe! 👍
Yeah mann, nice video. I bought a ZZR 1100 (1990, 69800 km) today in Germany Pforzheim for 250 Euros... and I am really happy and locking forward for the tours we will make.
What 250 Euros! That's crazy bang for buck! You should join this Facebook group, lots of good info and knowledge. facebook.com/groups/60658459178/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=10161114640194179 Ride safe and subscribe!
This ninja stuff is odd to me as I am from the UK. We Had ZZR1100, ZXR750 and that's what we called them. The tacky 'ninja' thing was a cringe gimmick even back then. We never said 'ninja 750' etc. Must be an Americanism.
Yep, here in Australia we had ZZR and ZXR etc. Seems mainly North America used Ninja. I've got to admit I like ZZR better but I suppose it's what you are used to? Maybe they didn't like the US pronunciation ZEE ZEE R? F**king great bikes whatever you call them! Ride safe and Subscribe!
I purchased a 1996 ZZR600 for $4,000 AUD about 4 months ago ( from a bike dealer) 41,000 kms on the clock and the dealer had put new Pirelli tires and a new chain plus a service, goes like a rocket, now I am thinking about a larger ZZR like a 1100, or 1200 or yes I know it is called ZX14R but even so just watching the prices. Just a little bet my little 600 would give the big boys a run for their money
Prices are still good on the 1100's at the moment. Pick up a good late model one, all original and hang on to it. So much more bike than the 600 and I have had both. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Had that exact bike, colour scheme and all. Loved it with all my heart till some scumbag stole it and dropped it. Mine had a 4 into 1 though. 0-6000 rpm = Zhzhzhzzzzzhhhhh. 6000 rpm+ = ZHHAAAAAAAH, AAAAH,
Have a C1 parked up - planned for a bit of forced induction when time and money allows ,and a D1 for everyday riding - all year round , has 35k miles on clock and still sees 170+mph where road and weather permits 😎🏍️😁😁 comfortable big old missile lol.
Hey Michael, It's never too late, all years of ZX11 are great buying ATM. I just picked up a mint 99 D Model for Sweet FA. Let me know what you end up with!! 🤣 Ride safe and Sunscribe.
I couldn't agree with your review any more. I bought my first ZX-11 in 1994 while stationed in Germany. As a young guy, I ruled the autobahn on what was then the King of the Road. In 2003 I blew the engine on the autobahn and she literally caught fire. I missed that bike so much. Finally, at long last, I bought another one - a 1995 that I drove 740 miles on to get it home. The very second I test rode it, all those familiar feelings came back. I'll never part with the bike!
I remember going to dealer in 1990 when it first came out and seeing up on a pedestal. The rear tire was enormous and the journalist reviews had me pining to ride that “blastwave of an endless explosion!” Now I have a clean ‘91 and it is such a great bike-quiet, smooth, comfortable, and enough low down power to keep you entertained and a top end that will land you in jail.
I also remember a trip to the Dealer to drool over it as well. Many years and many miles have gone by but I still love the look of it! Ride safe and subscribe.
I had the first model one without the cutoff , with the 4 to 1 yoshimura pipes with sweet deep base sound , I did 280kmh once after a top overhaul & sold it
Wow, for a minute I thought it read "I got a ZX-11 for Valentines Day" I thought, who is this chick and why doesn't my wife give me a bike for Valentines Day! But at least you got one, that's all that matters. What else did you give yourself for Valentines Day? 🤣 Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I want to buy one for the swingarm and other parts to modify my GPZ900R.. But seeing these videos makes me want to reconsider and if i end up buying one i'll probably keep it lol.
:( back in 1992... I bought a Brand New only Year All Black 1992 ZX-11, installed a dark tinted wind screen... Broke it in like the manual told me... Had its First 500/800 km service like the manual said to do setting valves etc.... I drove the Bike but also really looked after it... I could pull a wheelie at 100 miles a hour in 2nd gear... LOVED IT !!! then one day my younger Brother Crashed it with less than 10,000 km, then he bought it off me :( R.I.P. ZX-11............ I lost my Brother years later :( R.I.P. Brother
@@CompleteRider I told my brother even though I was upset with him wrecking my bike I was glad he wasn't hurt bad.. just some cracked ribs.... My Brother bought a Black/Pink 1991 ZX-11 with higher Km and repainted and put all the good parts back on the 1992 ZX and repaired and painted all the broken parts for the ZX 1991.... I've been doing Auto Body and paint since 1983 and taught my brother the tricks of the trade... He did a nice job on both bikes both Solid Black... He sold the 1991 after he refinished it and kept the 1992 for a few years.... the ZX11 are a Beautiful Bike I still like the 1992 the only one that's All Black with the Black Frame and Stickers instead of raised chrome emblems....
mine was my midlife crisis after a wreck. june 2017 we got hit and i knew the wife wouldn't be back on for a bit, but i had to get back on ASAP. i was 40 and had always wanted a sportbike; price was right. the guy said he knew if he didn't sell it his 17yo son would kill himself on it, and after he wheelied it following us home (my wrist was not up to clutch duty; it was a month after the wreck) i had to believe him. absolute beast of a bike. i love it, and after so many new parts and having her apart for years now, she's getting resurrected this season if it kills me.
They are an awesome bike that's for sure. Just make sure if it is ready this season it doesn't kill you! Thanks for the watch and ride safe and subscribe!
@@CompleteRider at my age with my record, i've found its easier and cheaper to know my limits. i'll never find the limits of what the ZX11 can do, and i'm perfectly ok with that.
Thanks for the positive vibes. The ZZR1100 are still one of the best all round bikes and I just think they have a much better feel then most new bikes. You really feel like you are riding a beast that you need to tame, not a bike that does everything for you! Ride safe and Subscribe.✌
Thanks for the positive vibes mate. The are such a great bike to ride I'm falling in love with my D at the moment. Next weekend I'm doing a 1500km 3 day trip. Can't wait! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Great review, never a truer word spoken. I also have 1999 model, I've had it for five and a half years and it makes me smile and young men in Audi RS3's cry every time I ride it. The ZZR 1100 really is the ultimate bargain high performance bike out there, get one while you can.
Thanks mate, they are just the best ever. My mate who owns this black one rode it to work yesterday and I just couldn't stop looking at it! I'll get a REV VIEW up on my 99 when the weather gets a bit better. Thanks again for the positive vibes and keep enjoying the 99. Ride safe and subscribe! 🤣
Thanks for the positive vibes Dirk, I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have one or both, if not what's stopping you? I hear there's quite a few hidden gems of all types of bikes over in Sth Africa, squirreled away in sheds? Please subscribe as I'll be doing a video on my 99 ZZR1100 D soon.✌
@@CompleteRider yes we basically have it all here... But one of our top collectors are the YAMAHA RD/RZ 350 YPVS 31K LCII... But yeah we pretty much have'm all... And it is my pleasure sir...
Awesome! Have a 96D real cherry, valves freshly done and new Hyper Pro Street Box kit installed. The bike is great. Had a modified 97 Blackbird as well for 10yrs , very similar bikes. Ended up using LSL kits on each. Prefer the ZX11 to my past 08 14 because it put off gross heat. Motor was mad though. Great vid and enjoy the bike!
@@CompleteRider The XX had better factory brakes and also had linked braking however I had modded mine w a Gen 2 20212 entire Busa front end. The XX motor was perhaps a tad smoother. As far as design I would say the XX has the edge but the ZX11 is growing on me. For some reason the ZX11 might have a bit more motor but all things aside they are very equal overall. The XX had nice mirrors w integrated signal lights . I also have an H2 SX SE riding the ZX and the H2 back to back is night and day but I love the ZX and have one more mod to add which is a pair of Dyna coils, then everything has been done for me.
Well Complete Rider keep making videos and just so you know I still have my old Kawasaki GPZ1100B2 1982 model with 26k on the clock which I purchased new from Mentor Motorcycles when they had a shop in Crows Nest Sydney, so yes, I will be watching the prices and condition of the ZZR1100's just in case one falls my way so to speak, and yeah I have subscribed
I am in the UK and bought a 1990 C1 in 1992 as I couldn't afford a new one when they came out. I took a demonstation bike out when they first came out and took it to the max, they thought I wasn't coming back when I finaly returned it. It was supposed to be about a 15 minute ride but I was gone nearly an hour to get to the right road to do it. It was my local shop and I had bought from them before. A few years later I managed to blow the big ends in it after it overheated and chucked some water out, not sure why it did that. I bought an engine from a breakers but couldn't get the engine bolts out, the head snapped off the bolts, I tried heat etc. As I had 2 young kids and a company car I left it and the years took it;s toll, I still have it in bits. I saw a very cheap D1 on ebay 3 years ago (£750) that needed a little work but was usuable and legaly on the road. I soon found out there must be a hundred minor changes as very little from the C1 would fit it. The D1 had a very worn tyre and the C1's tyre was new but had been sitting over 10 years. I tried to swap the rear wheel and found it wouldn't fit so swapped the tyre over and found they were different profiles but it fitted the wheel. The D1 had a bent clutch lever and that was one of the few things that fit from the C1. The D1 stands me in after a new battery and a few odd bits under £1000 not including the normal wear and tear stuff like brake pads and discs. Speaking of which I put the discs from the C1 on it to pass an MOT and they were a few mm smaller but it passed. I bought new discs later. It is a heavy bike and because of that I don't use it much for popping out on. I keep thinking I should get a lighter bike but then I ride it again and say..... maybe later.
@@CompleteRider Thanks for that , Unfortunately, I'm not able to go there now, My present bike is 18yo owned from new, & I'm struggling to keep that running, BUT.. They can't take my memories away can they, 😇👍 Mine was a D-5 btw, An absolute rocket , lol.
I'm a bit confused but I suspect you are referring to the pronunciation of the letter Zed vs Zee? In Australia, New Zealand, the UK and most of Canada it's pronounced Zed. In the US or anywhere that has grown up watching Sesame Street it's pronounced Zee. As I live in Australia, I therefore used Zed although I do refer to it as a Zee X1 Ninja for our American friends, which is how it was marketed in the US. I home this clears it up, although I never ever expected to be an English teacher!
I had my transalp 650 for sale and some chap wanted to swap for zzr 1100, but he wanted to see transalp In flesh as I wasn’t too keen for zzr, but I fell in love with it and got the deal done, I don’t fancy how it looks from the back or these old school yellow indicators, but for a 24 year old and nearly 100k kilometres, but other than looks I really like the riding position on it, and been riding for 3 hours and I can definitely go touring with it
@@CompleteRider yeah, i told myself before not to get into sportbikes again, but once i took this zzr for test ride i had butterflies in my stomach and felt like i was 5 year old again, i had no choice but to do the swap, first thing early morning im going some 35 miles away for a breakfast lol :DD
forgot to mention mate, that Kawasaki had fuel injection in 1981 and 1982 in the GPZ 1100 B1 and B2 and I know that it worked very well in the B2, smooth and responsive, so it is strange they went but to carbies for the ZZR range and then on to fuel injection for the ZZR1400 (ok, ZX14R) makes me wonder why
My first big bike. Had it on the throttle-stops in 6th on every UK Motorway I rode on. Rev it up, flick the clutch out, spin up for 30 yards then hang on as a tidal wave of torque pulled you through every gear and left you blazing along at a crazy speeds. All the while thinking, this is a lot of bike to try and slow down, maybe I better back off a bit...
What a treat. 90s and early 2000 superbikes and such are my absolute favorites. Back before any of this electronic crap and people knew how to ride bikes!
I had a ZX-10 and a ZX-11 in college. They were outstanding. So much so, I bought another ZX-11 last year. It still fit perfectly and transported me to my youth. There's just something special about these bikes.
In the immortal words of Jay Leno "is your wife a virgin too?" 🤣Nice museum piece but have you got one to ride as well! They are too much fun to not ride! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Hi,I was just curious. You mentioned there was 300.sent to the states. Was that the first year it was produced in 1990?I have always wondered how many were produced in the US and the world for the year 1990?
I have a 1990 "C" with a 2001 "D" bottom end!! Lol........I purchased the bike with Blown crank bearings, and the bike came with a Spare Bottom End.........so I dropped the engine out of the bike, ripped off the "C" heads, and bolted onto the newer "D" block.....literally DIRECT fit....No modifications at all....... The Only thing different, was I had to extend 2 wires from the Ignition Advancer, because the "D" wires were too short and wouldn't reach the harness.....I believe I used the Head Bolts from "my" Top End, instead of the Donor engine........also had to use "my" Sub Frame......donor engine came with Sub Frame attached to the motor, so figured that would save time! Nope.....holes wouldn't line up! These bikes were hand built......so some Frame stuff isn't plug and play!!
Agree with everything said but for the headlights, these are the worst I've experienced, With a single H4 bulb there's not many options for an upgrade either.
Thanks for watching, I haven't ridden my D at night but if that's the only negative for the bike that's pretty dam good! There must be an upgrade though 🤔 Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I ride a nearly immaculate '93 ninja zx-11d (candy wine red) It's equipped with a Vance & Hines ss2r 4 into 1 exhaust along with re-jetted carbs and a k&n air filter. I've also installed some small hints of chrome and some other splash up goodies too it. Gorgeous bike (not too brag) I've owned it just about 8 years now. Absolutely love it!!
@@CompleteRider oh yeah the Vance & Hines definitely sounds awsome! I really enjoy the bike it's a lot of fun not to mention it's quite the conversation piece. (Not to brag)
Yes I do agree that the suspension is lacking, I'm going to re-build, re-valve and re-spring my D7 front and replace the rear with a affordable probably YSS. I'll do a video on it when it happens. It will be better but nothing will make it a modern bike. I love the fact that you have to man handle it around the twisties though. It certainly makes you appreciate how far we have come. Ride safe and Subscribe.
You have a very good eye my friend, well done yes the exhaust given to him was off a D model and it is much better than the 4 into 1 aftermarket system that was on it. Ride safe and subscribe for more ZZR1100 content.
I've had 2 ZX11 C models and 4 ZX11 D models over the years...I always seem to come back to this bike..I just picked up a 95D model for the ridiculous price of 1500 dollars...all it needed was a new starter switch cause the button popped off the original one...has only 14K miles and has a Muzzy header/best "bang for the buck" deal ever! and I LOVE the POWER!
Yes, Mike they are just such great buying at the moment. I don't think the prices will go up too soon but they won't go down either. It will just get harder to get good ones. They are certainly one of the best all round bang for buck bike on the market. I just did a 3 day 1,200km ride on my 99 D and it was just perfect! Ride safe and subscribe.
@@ThePerfectionOfLexus the D model is slightly more powerful, but a few lbs. heavier than the C, so the overall performance is almost exactly the same with both models...but theres something about the "C" model's overall looks that really appeals to me...BUT my 95D model I'm riding now has a real cool unique purple tint to it when the sun shines into the paint...normally it looks just Black except in the bright sunlight...the C models just look plain ole "ninja gloss black"...no color changes...which is cool too...with my "Muzzy" 4-1 header...when I hit 4K and up..the world changes quickly into a colorful blur....yeeeeehhhaaaaaa! Be safe mate..but try to have some FUN too... ...thats why we ride bikes...to have fun...and ZX11's are definitely FUN!
@@mustangmikep51 Do you by any chance know, if the C is geared differently compared to the D? I find the C being able to reach 200 km/h in 3rd gear, the D however can only do this in 4th gear. Wouldn't this make the C accelerating faster than the D, since needing to change to 4th gear on the D, would slow it down?
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Well said!
@@CompleteRider yeah brother I got one coming zzr1100 can't wait have great day bro
I loved your words. I've owned my C2 for 28 years. Hell, I've even dumped girlfriends who suggested to sell her. That was a wonderful upload, and she's everything you said.
Thanks mate, I'm glad I stirred up some emotion in you. I love most bikes but the great ZZR1100 has a special place with me. I picked up my 99 D yesterday and I can't wait to share it. Can't agree more, if she doesn't like the bike she goes! 🤣 Ride safe and Subscribe for more ZZR content. 👍
I've got the 92 model. Red and Black. A real stunner. Goes like a dog shot in the arse.
Yep an awesome bike. You win for best comment! You are pinned!😂🤣
As is obvious from my YT channel I am a ZZR 1100 rider and love this machine. Welcome back to the great machine mate. Agree with all your comments. It wasily keeps up with, and often leaves behind the latest bikes. I love the look on their faces when you stuff it up the inside going into a bend. Some simple suspension changes make a huge difference. The cheapest, and best being rotating the concentric adjusters 180 degrees. Changes the steering head angle and makes turn in very precise without negatively impacting straight line stability. Enjoy your D model mate. I will subscribe to see the ZZR updates.
Thanks for the positive vibes, I'll look into that concentric hack. I will get it to tip in a bit quicker and was going to try the usual bring the fork tube up 5mm or put a 60 series tyre up front but both will throw out top speed stability. Thanks, research time. 👍
The rear end on mine got sloppy so put an nitron rear shock on , wow what a difference 👌
@@darrylwood1220 Agreed mate. The standard shock can be a little soft and does not get better with age. Any good quality shock will be an improvement. I changed front and rear with Hyperpro and it is now spot on for me.(I did the same thing with my first ZZR 1100 as well.)
The coolest bike ever made, and always will be. Forever
100%
A brilliant bike! Acceleration and handling superb! Best Super Bike I ever rode!
@@henrydunn2245 100% agreed 👍. And great bang for buck!
Love my 1997 ZX-11, got 3 years ago for $2500 USD.
I own a Ducati Diavel, a HyperMotard 950, a 2007 1098, a Honda VFR1200F, and a 2007 ZX-14. The ZX-11 is my favorite of them all!!
I love it best Review ever. I am slightly biased though. I'm going to have to watch it 20 more times.
Thanks for the lend of the bike and my wife thanks you for adding another bike to the collection!
Love my 1995zzr1100d3 AKA the green hornet, had it for a hundred years would never sell it! It still chews em up and spits em out!
They are still one of the best, that's for sure! They tick all the boxes! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Just acquired my second zzr 1100 at the ripe old age of 66. It's a close to mint 1995 D3. I had forgotten how truly awesome these bikes really are after selling my last one 25 years ago.. I've fallen in love with them all over again.
Hi Paul, Great to hear you are back in the fold! I actually saw your photos on the Facebook group. They are a top bike and the best bang for buck around at the moment. Thanks for the watch and I'll have a a ZZR1100 D video up soon. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
It needs tuning carbs jets, exhaust pipes for more horsepower, upgrade valves and cam, airfilter, upgrade chain teeths for speed, and little be more upgrade aerodynamic cover with mirrors, and top speed will be over 300 km/h+ light rider and shut down some kilograms from motorcycle.
I had the red black c1 for 7 years, awesome bike , did 280kmh on highways easily
They are a beast, that's for sure!
Great review, with a lot of passion, I sign it, too. Only, IHMO, iddling should be 1100, not 1500
Riding my 1999 Kawasaki Ninja zx11 finished in Cranberry red, in Ontario Canada, for a 23 year old bike still hauls ass, and very comfortable even at 200km/H plus. Can ride it for hours on end, no ABS no traction control no fuel injection.
Love it! Thanks for the watch. These bikes are so good. This video has been so well received that I need to find time to do one on my 1999 ZZR1100. So please keep an eye out for that. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I had a 78 Z1R in high school (the 80's in America waa rules by Harley, anything else could be purchased for a song), and sitting in our library, I remember reading Cycle World's review of the zx 1000R, in Stealth black, and also fell in love. Those early 1000 & 1100 models had such timeless styling. The minimalist, organic styling utilized today just doesn't hold a candle to the fighter jet stance of these classics. Great review, and a beautiful machine you have there!
Thanks mate, oh riding a 1000cc bike to hi school must have been a blast. I had to ride a push bike! 😂 Ride safe and subscribe.
Ha...our zx1100 were capable of up to 179 mph...ohhh, Hayabusa my Arse..The Zx12r was capable of 317kph or 197mph they were dueling then the 185 mph agreement was reached. Our Recollections seem to be "off "
I've got a 1992 black ZZR 1100 in my barn. Haven't started it in about 15 years. Perhabs it's time for it to see daylight again.
It's well and truly time! I'd be out there now! If you live in Melbourne Australia I'll come and help😂. Seriously what are you wait for. Ride safe and subscribe!
The ZZ-R beats the XX on a roll on stomp... Who knew that?
The ZZ-R made 2.6 o/z of torque psi more on the dyna than the 1998-2001 R1 and 2.2o/z less than the XX...
Hey dont forget that this bike was used in the badass drive-by shooting scene of New Jack City
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I have a 1994. Original owner. Rode it all over western US and Canada.
Wow original owner. That's fantastic. No to many one owner 94 bikes around these days! Good on you 👏
If you'd take the spec comparison between the XX and ZZ-R then I suppose 3.5kmh difference @ top speed ain't much of an achievement for Honda right?
Its still s3xy as hell.
And it will never get old and wrinkly either!😂 Ride safe and Subscribe!✌
I own two 1991 zx11s. One all stock with a d engine and the other with 4 into one and jetted. I ride everyday in California. I had to have two so I can ride one when I need to do maintenance on the other.
My zizi was light years faster than this one. All right, but still nice machine.
One more thing, the ZX-11 still beat the Blackbird and 1st Gen Hyabusa on the drag strip.
I'm so glad to be able to own one of these beauts, got myself a 96 that I absolutely love and will never get rid of. I had a big wipe out day one of ownership when a completely oblivious driver blew threw a red light, ended up totaling her, but I rebuilt her over a year on my own and that helped me grow a true attachment to the bike. Since then, I've had new carbs and a single exit thrown on her, and a tune that I'm not the biggest fan of, she'll build like crazy until 5800 then die off, then at a hair under 7 she'll shit her pants and leave you behind her. Absolutely wild ride but feels weird as all sin to be rocketing up to hwy speeds just for her fall over herself and then kick you in the teeth, and BAM you've double the legal limit withing an onramp. truly crazy experience that words do no justice.
Love your passion for this freaking awesome bike. Ride safe and Subscribe!
Great review.. it’s a beast eh.. oh yeah.. lol.. great Bike.. 😎
Best all round bang for buck bike at the moment! Live them. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
zx11d was my favorite. loving my zx14r though. the 14 is a beast. mine has a MOORE MAFIA flashed ECU with the restrictions removed, top speed limiter removed and the rev limiter raised. 198hp at the rear tire but i just call it 200. (it's close enough)
Subbed. This review had me fully torqued a few times. RAWR!!!!
Thanks mate, subbed back, 200th!🥳 Cool MT09.👊
I have a 1993 D and I love it
And a Paso and a Superlite? Which one is your favourite?
@@CompleteRider you can't beat the Italians on the twisties but on a long stretch autobahn tour the ZZr wins hands down . The power and speed and the way it eats kms is very impressive.
Yep just got the same model as you, a 1999 model, red. I love it already
Aren't they just the best! I'm heading off on mine around The Great Ocean Road in Victoria in a couple of weeks and I can't wait. I'll try to find some time to make a video on the 99 model as the this video has been pretty popular! Thanks for watching, ride safe and subscribe! 👍
Yeah mann, nice video. I bought a ZZR 1100 (1990, 69800 km) today in Germany Pforzheim for 250 Euros... and I am really happy and locking forward for the tours we will make.
What 250 Euros! That's crazy bang for buck! You should join this Facebook group, lots of good info and knowledge.
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This ninja stuff is odd to me as I am from the UK. We Had ZZR1100, ZXR750 and that's what we called them. The tacky 'ninja' thing was a cringe gimmick even back then. We never said 'ninja 750' etc. Must be an Americanism.
Yep, here in Australia we had ZZR and ZXR etc. Seems mainly North America used Ninja. I've got to admit I like ZZR better but I suppose it's what you are used to? Maybe they didn't like the US pronunciation ZEE ZEE R? F**king great bikes whatever you call them! Ride safe and Subscribe!
I purchased a 1996 ZZR600 for $4,000 AUD about 4 months ago ( from a bike dealer) 41,000 kms on the clock and the dealer had put new Pirelli tires and a new chain plus a service, goes like a rocket, now I am thinking about a larger ZZR like a 1100, or 1200 or yes I know it is called ZX14R but even so just watching the prices. Just a little bet my little 600 would give the big boys a run for their money
Prices are still good on the 1100's at the moment. Pick up a good late model one, all original and hang on to it. So much more bike than the 600 and I have had both. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Had that exact bike, colour scheme and all. Loved it with all my heart till some scumbag stole it and dropped it. Mine had a 4 into 1 though. 0-6000 rpm = Zhzhzhzzzzzhhhhh. 6000 rpm+ = ZHHAAAAAAAH, AAAAH,
Scumbags!
Have a C1 parked up - planned for a bit of forced induction when time and money allows ,and a D1 for everyday riding - all year round , has 35k miles on clock and still sees 170+mph where road and weather permits 😎🏍️😁😁 comfortable big old missile lol.
The C1 sounds like an interesting project, shit if I rode my D7 every day in Australia I wouldn't have a licence! Ride safe and subscribe.
I had a 1991 gsxr 1100 but I remember I always wanted a z x 11
Hey Michael, It's never too late, all years of ZX11 are great buying ATM. I just picked up a mint 99 D Model for Sweet FA. Let me know what you end up with!! 🤣 Ride safe and Sunscribe.
I couldn't agree with your review any more. I bought my first ZX-11 in 1994 while stationed in Germany. As a young guy, I ruled the autobahn on what was then the King of the Road. In 2003 I blew the engine on the autobahn and she literally caught fire. I missed that bike so much. Finally, at long last, I bought another one - a 1995 that I drove 740 miles on to get it home. The very second I test rode it, all those familiar feelings came back. I'll never part with the bike!
Great story Hank, same with me when I got back on one again it just felt right. What top speed were you able to see on the Autobahn?
Wow. First time I've ever heard an Aussie actually pronounce a Z the American way !!!!!!
Yes, here at Complete Rider we are inclusive of BGBTQIA+ and Americans! 😂 Oh and I grew up watching Sesame Street! Ride safe and Subscribe!
I remember going to dealer in 1990 when it first came out and seeing up on a pedestal. The rear tire was enormous and the journalist reviews had me pining to ride that “blastwave of an endless explosion!” Now I have a clean ‘91 and it is such a great bike-quiet, smooth, comfortable, and enough low down power to keep you entertained and a top end that will land you in jail.
I also remember a trip to the Dealer to drool over it as well. Many years and many miles have gone by but I still love the look of it! Ride safe and subscribe.
I had a 97 d5 model before moving to Spain, you could ride it for hours or until it needed refuelling whichever came first, loved it😎
Dead right, so comfy!
I had the first model one without the cutoff , with the 4 to 1 yoshimura pipes with sweet deep base sound , I did 280kmh once after a top overhaul & sold it
Time to buy another one!
...Aussie. how about some wohh dah...lol
Got a zx-11 for Valentine's Day to myself.
Wow, for a minute I thought it read "I got a ZX-11 for Valentines Day" I thought, who is this chick and why doesn't my wife give me a bike for Valentines Day! But at least you got one, that's all that matters. What else did you give yourself for Valentines Day? 🤣 Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Yea baby! I’ve had my 98 for 21yrs! Parts are scarce and I don’t know why since it was produced up to the early 2000s.
Why did you sell it after all that time?
I just picked up 2 for 700 bucks. I mistakenly sold my restored one 4 years ago.
Two for $700! Now that's some good bang for buck! 😲
I want to buy one for the swingarm and other parts to modify my GPZ900R..
But seeing these videos makes me want to reconsider and if i end up buying one i'll probably keep it lol.
Nothing wrong with having both! I have a simple rule I live by. I buy bikes but I never sell bikes! I now have 9. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Oh, your stock exhaust is very tame
Just got Americanzx1100
👍 Where do you live?
:( back in 1992... I bought a Brand New only Year All Black 1992 ZX-11, installed a dark tinted wind screen... Broke it in like the manual told me... Had its First 500/800 km service like the manual said to do setting valves etc.... I drove the Bike but also really looked after it... I could pull a wheelie at 100 miles a hour in 2nd gear... LOVED IT !!! then one day my younger Brother Crashed it with less than 10,000 km, then he bought it off me :( R.I.P. ZX-11............ I lost my Brother years later :( R.I.P. Brother
Sad story but at least you and your brother got to enjoy a freaking awesome bike✌
@@CompleteRider I told my brother even though I was upset with him wrecking my bike I was glad he wasn't hurt bad.. just some cracked ribs.... My Brother bought a Black/Pink 1991 ZX-11 with higher Km and repainted and put all the good parts back on the 1992 ZX and repaired and painted all the broken parts for the ZX 1991.... I've been doing Auto Body and paint since 1983 and taught my brother the tricks of the trade... He did a nice job on both bikes both Solid Black... He sold the 1991 after he refinished it and kept the 1992 for a few years.... the ZX11 are a Beautiful Bike I still like the 1992 the only one that's All Black with the Black Frame and Stickers instead of raised chrome emblems....
mine was my midlife crisis after a wreck. june 2017 we got hit and i knew the wife wouldn't be back on for a bit, but i had to get back on ASAP. i was 40 and had always wanted a sportbike; price was right. the guy said he knew if he didn't sell it his 17yo son would kill himself on it, and after he wheelied it following us home (my wrist was not up to clutch duty; it was a month after the wreck) i had to believe him. absolute beast of a bike. i love it, and after so many new parts and having her apart for years now, she's getting resurrected this season if it kills me.
They are an awesome bike that's for sure. Just make sure if it is ready this season it doesn't kill you! Thanks for the watch and ride safe and subscribe!
@@CompleteRider at my age with my record, i've found its easier and cheaper to know my limits. i'll never find the limits of what the ZX11 can do, and i'm perfectly ok with that.
own a d6 zzr1100 for the last ten years, love it, goes as good as the day I bought it, clock up 76000 km so far had 48000 when I got it, great review
Thanks for the positive vibes. The ZZR1100 are still one of the best all round bikes and I just think they have a much better feel then most new bikes. You really feel like you are riding a beast that you need to tame, not a bike that does everything for you! Ride safe and Subscribe.✌
Wow. Great video. I have a ZZR1200 and absolutely love the bike.
Thanks for the positive vibes mate. The are such a great bike to ride I'm falling in love with my D at the moment. Next weekend I'm doing a 1500km 3 day trip. Can't wait! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Cmon bro, you need to do a zzr1100d model., NOW!
I’m too sexy was a bad ass song, soz.
🤣 Soon, very soon.
I had c3 but now ride a d5, I'm familiar with the sound but that sounds like it just rolled of the production line
It runs so smoothly for it's age. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Great review, never a truer word spoken. I also have 1999 model, I've had it for five and a half years and it makes me smile and young men in Audi RS3's cry every time I ride it. The ZZR 1100 really is the ultimate bargain high performance bike out there, get one while you can.
Thanks mate, they are just the best ever. My mate who owns this black one rode it to work yesterday and I just couldn't stop looking at it! I'll get a REV VIEW up on my 99 when the weather gets a bit better. Thanks again for the positive vibes and keep enjoying the 99. Ride safe and subscribe! 🤣
Excellent review well done... Dirk from South Africa...🇿🇦
The ZZ-R 1100 C&D used to be my high school dream machine... Even to date I love it...
Thanks for the positive vibes Dirk, I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
I hope you have one or both, if not what's stopping you? I hear there's quite a few hidden gems of all types of bikes over in Sth Africa, squirreled away in sheds? Please subscribe as I'll be doing a video on my 99 ZZR1100 D soon.✌
@@CompleteRider yes we basically have it all here... But one of our top collectors are the YAMAHA RD/RZ 350 YPVS 31K LCII... But yeah we pretty much have'm all... And it is my pleasure sir...
Looking to buy One .. What are the most important stuff to look to not get scammed ?
Head over and join the ZZR1100 Facebook group, there's a wealth of information about ZZR's and all the members are all pretty cool.
Awesome Bike.
I Have The ZZR - 600, E Model Same Lines, Twin Air Rams And Fun To Boot.
Great bike as is the 1100, My 2nd bike was a ZZR600. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
i love my zx11, maroon is a beautiful color on the bike
I agree the maroon is a really nice colour, I just picked up a '99 in that colour that I'll feature real soon. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I have a 1994 D model and love it.It still is so quick and put you back in the seat when you open the throttle.
Just my 99 D today and I can't get enough of it! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I have a ZZR 1100 1996 and I adore it.
I just purchased a 1999 and I'm in love with it. Doing a few mods now and I'll have a video up soon. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Very cool video! I want one so bad!
true legend 😍😍😍
its 2024 i'm about to buy a second hand in the next 2 months
@axcelgabatbat435 and you will love every second of it! Ride safe and Subscribe ✌️
I had a '87 zx1000r ,and now have a '90 zx11....its upgraded to EFI ,standalone ecu,and turbo ❤
I just bought my 3 one had a green one first then the oranje/purple now I have a black one 42k km on it feels really good 👍🏼
Nice!
Just bought both...mint shape. Green 250 an the 1100cc zzr black
Awesome! Have a 96D real cherry, valves freshly done and new Hyper Pro Street Box kit installed. The bike is great. Had a modified 97 Blackbird as well for 10yrs , very similar bikes. Ended up using LSL kits on each. Prefer the ZX11 to my past 08 14 because it put off gross heat. Motor was mad though. Great vid and enjoy the bike!
Thanks for the good vibes. Yep the ZZR1100 is just the best bike! What did you think was the main difference between the Blackbird and the ZX11?
@@CompleteRider The XX had better factory brakes and also had linked braking however I had modded mine w a Gen 2 20212 entire Busa front end. The XX motor was perhaps a tad smoother. As far as design I would say the XX has the edge but the ZX11 is growing on me. For some reason the ZX11 might have a bit more motor but all things aside they are very equal overall. The XX had nice mirrors w integrated signal lights . I also have an H2 SX SE riding the ZX and the H2 back to back is night and day but I love the ZX and have one more mod to add which is a pair of Dyna coils, then everything has been done for me.
Interesting, I would suggest the later XX's with EFI are smother than the D Model ZX11 but I still love carbs!
@@CompleteRider my XX was a carbie, 97, sold it at 110km, great bikes, each of them. Partial to Kawi now as have had 4, love em.
Well Complete Rider keep making videos and just so you know I still have my old Kawasaki GPZ1100B2 1982 model with 26k on the clock which I purchased new from Mentor Motorcycles when they had a shop in Crows Nest Sydney, so yes, I will be watching the prices and condition of the ZZR1100's just in case one falls my way so to speak, and yeah I have subscribed
Everbody wants a ZZR but not everybody lives is Australia ...
Greetings from Morocco !
Beautiful and powerful. And yet fast.
It's my favorite machine.
Couldn't agree more, I've had a 250 a 600 and an 1100 and I've loved them all! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I’ve got a d7 99 and it’s just so fast. It’s hard to hold on. Love your style man, funny and cool.
I subscribed 👍🏻
Thanks mate, can't wait to show you my new 99 ZZR.
Legand!
@@CompleteRider bring it on.
I am in the UK and bought a 1990 C1 in 1992 as I couldn't afford a new one when they came out. I took a demonstation bike out when they first came out and took it to the max, they thought I wasn't coming back when I finaly returned it. It was supposed to be about a 15 minute ride but I was gone nearly an hour to get to the right road to do it. It was my local shop and I had bought from them before.
A few years later I managed to blow the big ends in it after it overheated and chucked some water out, not sure why it did that. I bought an engine from a breakers but couldn't get the engine bolts out, the head snapped off the bolts, I tried heat etc.
As I had 2 young kids and a company car I left it and the years took it;s toll, I still have it in bits.
I saw a very cheap D1 on ebay 3 years ago (£750) that needed a little work but was usuable and legaly on the road. I soon found out there must be a hundred minor changes as very little from the C1 would fit it. The D1 had a very worn tyre and the C1's tyre was new but had been sitting over 10 years. I tried to swap the rear wheel and found it wouldn't fit so swapped the tyre over and found they were different profiles but it fitted the wheel. The D1 had a bent clutch lever and that was one of the few things that fit from the C1.
The D1 stands me in after a new battery and a few odd bits under £1000 not including the normal wear and tear stuff like brake pads and discs. Speaking of which I put the discs from the C1 on it to pass an MOT and they were a few mm smaller but it passed. I bought new discs later.
It is a heavy bike and because of that I don't use it much for popping out on. I keep thinking I should get a lighter bike but then I ride it again and say..... maybe later.
The best Bike I ever owned,
Oh how I regret selling it, oh how I 'ache' to own another one. 👍
Mate, they are so cheap at the moment there is no excuse for not buying another one! Just do it!
@@CompleteRider Thanks for that , Unfortunately, I'm not able to go there now,
My present bike is 18yo owned from new, & I'm struggling to keep that running, BUT..
They can't take my memories away can they, 😇👍
Mine was a D-5 btw, An absolute rocket , lol.
I don't know where you get zed zed at....! It's zz r 1100! Need to learn how to read what is on the side of the bike!
I'm a bit confused but I suspect you are referring to the pronunciation of the letter Zed vs Zee? In Australia, New Zealand, the UK and most of Canada it's pronounced Zed. In the US or anywhere that has grown up watching Sesame Street it's pronounced Zee. As I live in Australia, I therefore used Zed although I do refer to it as a Zee X1 Ninja for our American friends, which is how it was marketed in the US. I home this clears it up, although I never ever expected to be an English teacher!
That's British English,the letter Z pronounce different from American English
Fit a V&H SS2-R 4 into 2 into 1 zorst with a stg 2 dynajet kit and you look at over 300kmh with a stock engine...
I had my transalp 650 for sale and some chap wanted to swap for zzr 1100, but he wanted to see transalp In flesh as I wasn’t too keen for zzr, but I fell in love with it and got the deal done, I don’t fancy how it looks from the back or these old school yellow indicators, but for a 24 year old and nearly 100k kilometres, but other than looks I really like the riding position on it, and been riding for 3 hours and I can definitely go touring with it
The ZZR is a little different to the Transalp 🤣 They are great old bikes that can still hall arse today! Ride safe and subscribe.
@@CompleteRider yeah, i told myself before not to get into sportbikes again, but once i took this zzr for test ride i had butterflies in my stomach and felt like i was 5 year old again, i had no choice but to do the swap, first thing early morning im going some 35 miles away for a breakfast lol :DD
@@CompleteRidery zzr1100 cost me my transalp, which I got few years ago but lost interest in it ages ago, for £1400 I think zzr1100 be a keeper now 😊
@@LeontheKiller11 Good choice! 👍
I just bought one from the 90, as a project
I look forward to seeing the videos. I just Subscribed. Ride safe. ✌
still have mine
beautiful
1990 ZX1100 ,
#47 off the assembly line
WOW that ZX-11 really sounds good! Fantastic exhaust and intake noises. I think it still looks amazing. It's aged really well, in terms of styling.
forgot to mention mate, that Kawasaki had fuel injection in 1981 and 1982 in the GPZ 1100 B1 and B2 and I know that it worked very well in the B2, smooth and responsive, so it is strange they went but to carbies for the ZZR range and then on to fuel injection for the ZZR1400 (ok, ZX14R) makes me wonder why
$$$ I suggest.
My first big bike. Had it on the throttle-stops in 6th on every UK Motorway I rode on.
Rev it up, flick the clutch out, spin up for 30 yards then hang on as a tidal wave of torque pulled you through every gear and left you blazing along at a crazy speeds. All the while thinking, this is a lot of bike to try and slow down, maybe I better back off a bit...
You have a way with words! Perfectly sums up this bike. Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
What a treat. 90s and early 2000 superbikes and such are my absolute favorites. Back before any of this electronic crap and people knew how to ride bikes!
And the good thing is at the moment they are cheap to buy!
I had a ZX-10 and a ZX-11 in college. They were outstanding. So much so, I bought another ZX-11 last year. It still fit perfectly and transported me to my youth. There's just something special about these bikes.
Yep, I agree. They are a special machine! Ride safe and Subscribe ✌️
All that blah blah. But is it fast?
Shit yeah!
I ride a 2000 MY ZZR600 E model. Its a great machine, fast for 600 cc.
I had a ZZR600 as a second bike after my ZZR250 and I loved both! Ride safe and Subscribe. 🏍
I have one in mint condition with 723 miles
In the immortal words of Jay Leno "is your wife a virgin too?" 🤣Nice museum piece but have you got one to ride as well! They are too much fun to not ride! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I had one of the first 300 sent to the US. About 8k out the door if I remember correctly. It ate up rear tires quick.
It must have blown your mind back in the day? I had mates who had them and they just couldn't believe the power! Ride safe and subscribe!✌
Hi,I was just curious. You mentioned there was 300.sent to the states. Was that the first year it was produced in 1990?I have always wondered how many were produced in the US and the world for the year 1990?
Самый лучший байк из прошлых лет 👍💪
SERGIO says "Best Bike Ever" and I agree my friend, that's why I purchased a 1999 D Model, video up soon. Ride safe and Subscribe!👌
That induction roar is so addictive, I'll head out on my 1998 ZZR just for that sound.
That's why my 99 D is the only bike I own with standard pipes. Why would you cover up that beautiful roar! 🤔 Ride safe and Subscribe ✌️
I have a 1990 "C" with a 2001 "D" bottom end!! Lol........I purchased the bike with Blown crank bearings, and the bike came with a Spare Bottom End.........so I dropped the engine out of the bike, ripped off the "C" heads, and bolted onto the newer "D" block.....literally DIRECT fit....No modifications at all....... The Only thing different, was I had to extend 2 wires from the Ignition Advancer, because the "D" wires were too short and wouldn't reach the harness.....I believe I used the Head Bolts from "my" Top End, instead of the Donor engine........also had to use "my" Sub Frame......donor engine came with Sub Frame attached to the motor, so figured that would save time! Nope.....holes wouldn't line up! These bikes were hand built......so some Frame stuff isn't plug and play!!
Good to see another one saved not parted out. Well done!👏 Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
Agree with everything said but for the headlights, these are the worst I've experienced, With a single H4 bulb there's not many options for an upgrade either.
Thanks for watching, I haven't ridden my D at night but if that's the only negative for the bike that's pretty dam good! There must be an upgrade though 🤔 Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
I ride a nearly immaculate '93 ninja zx-11d (candy wine red) It's equipped with a Vance & Hines ss2r 4 into 1 exhaust along with re-jetted carbs and a k&n air filter. I've also installed some small hints of chrome and some other splash up goodies too it. Gorgeous bike (not too brag) I've owned it just about 8 years now. Absolutely love it!!
Sounds awesome! I bet the Vance & Hines sings? They are a great bike even in today's world! Ride safe and Subscribe 👍
@@CompleteRider oh yeah the Vance & Hines definitely sounds awsome! I really enjoy the bike it's a lot of fun not to mention it's quite the conversation piece. (Not to brag)
I have a D1, still a great engine but the suspension is terrible by modern standards.
Yes I do agree that the suspension is lacking, I'm going to re-build, re-valve and re-spring my D7 front and replace the rear with a affordable probably YSS. I'll do a video on it when it happens. It will be better but nothing will make it a modern bike. I love the fact that you have to man handle it around the twisties though. It certainly makes you appreciate how far we have come. Ride safe and Subscribe.
It looks like the muffler is shiny, but are you wearing a D type muffler?
You have a very good eye my friend, well done yes the exhaust given to him was off a D model and it is much better than the 4 into 1 aftermarket system that was on it. Ride safe and subscribe for more ZZR1100 content.
the "C" model is my fav, but I've had both...best "bang for the buck" bike out there for sure!
I'm just getting used to my 99 D model ATM. So freaking good! Ride safe and Subscribe. 👍
Am on my 3 one sins like 3 weeks 💪🏻🏍💨
I've had 2 ZX11 C models and 4 ZX11 D models over the years...I always seem to come back to this bike..I just picked up a 95D model for the ridiculous price of 1500 dollars...all it needed was a new starter switch cause the button popped off the original one...has only 14K miles and has a Muzzy header/best "bang for the buck" deal ever! and I LOVE the POWER!
Since you've had both the C and D, would you say the D is faster than the C?
Yes, Mike they are just such great buying at the moment. I don't think the prices will go up too soon but they won't go down either. It will just get harder to get good ones. They are certainly one of the best all round bang for buck bike on the market. I just did a 3 day 1,200km ride on my 99 D and it was just perfect! Ride safe and subscribe.
It's hard to pick the difference really but the 'D' is definitely smoother to ride overall. Ride safe and subscribe.😂✌
@@ThePerfectionOfLexus the D model is slightly more powerful, but a few lbs. heavier than the C, so the overall performance is almost exactly the same with both models...but theres something about the "C" model's overall looks that really appeals to me...BUT my 95D model I'm riding now has a real cool unique purple tint to it when the sun shines into the paint...normally it looks just Black except in the bright sunlight...the C models just look plain ole "ninja gloss black"...no color changes...which is cool too...with my "Muzzy" 4-1 header...when I hit 4K and up..the world changes quickly into a colorful blur....yeeeeehhhaaaaaa! Be safe mate..but try to have some FUN too... ...thats why we ride bikes...to have fun...and ZX11's are definitely FUN!
@@mustangmikep51 Do you by any chance know, if the C is geared differently compared to the D?
I find the C being able to reach 200 km/h in 3rd gear, the D however can only do this in 4th gear.
Wouldn't this make the C accelerating faster than the D, since needing to change to 4th gear on the D, would slow it down?
I have a1995 and it’s absolutely amazing
Yep, I must get around to filming a video of my 99 D model. But any spare time I have I'm always riding it! 😂 Ride safe and Subscribe!✌
beautiful bike
You must ride one, at least once, that raw power! 😆Ride safe and subscribe.