Retro-inspired modern classics seem to be all the rage right now, but a few companies were well-ahead of the game. One such company was Kawasaki with their ZRX, a bike that Cycle World called a “a replica of a replica” as it was designed to make you think of the iconic 1982 Eddie Lawson Replica.
In 2010, Cycle World called the ZRX1100 a “Best Used Bike”, praising the bike for its styling and overall competence: “Kawasaki has built the best standard bike since standard bikes were standard.” The 1,052cc inline-four engine put down 96 horsepower and 70 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheel, good for a claimed top speed of 143 miles per hour.
This example is VIN: JKAZRBC10YA034260. The seller acquired it two months ago from the original owner in the Bronx, New York.
During his ownership, the seller has covered 100 miles. The odometer shows 31,460 miles.
“I bought the bike because I wanted a retro inline 4, I’ve moved away from sport bikes for the moment and wanted a larger bike to complement my KTM 690 SMC R, in doing so I was very happy with my purchase, but I felt the desire to build a bike myself, the work the original owner had done to the ZRX was very admirable to me and I wanted to experience the same instead of buying someone else’s build, so I purchased a brand new ’26 CB1000F I plan to build up over the years as my own project, keeping the retro heritage and getting modern electronics, although I do prefer the analog feel of carburetors.”
Maintenance:
“I have all the records from the original owner on all the modifications and maintenance he performed on the bike, he was quite meticulous and really cared for the bike well over its 26 year lifespan, although he was missing some paperwork for some maintenance items performed, the majority of the paperwork is organized and the bike was clearly very well cared for.” The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Frame/Body/Cosmetic:
1998 ZRX1100 factory Euro-spec “Metallic Celest Silver ” livery imported from UK
ZRX1200 idiot light bezel – normally black
Working city-light
MRA touring windscreen – dark smoke
Traf-X Led Indicator with step-down converter on front signals for running lights
KX450F OEM 7/8″ Handlebar Mounts
Dual USB charging ports
Jason7019’s billet pulsar cover with Lexan window
Greg Couch billet aluminum two-piece front sprocket cover
Greg Couch billet aluminum rear brake link
Greg Couch generic block-off plates
ChuckC billet mirror extenders
K-TRIC billet elimination cap
Glossy black powder coated radiator guard
Ted’s radiator straps
Ted’s Battery eliminator kit
Kwick Kool GSXR radiator fan bracket
Carbon Fiber Hydro dipped valve cover
Gloss black powder coated wheels
Johnakay custom rack/carrier
Metisse Undertray – Carbon fiber look
Kawasaki racing wheel stickers
Frame sliders and swingarm spools
ZRX1200 luggage spools/ upper shock mounts
Sergeant solo / one-up seat
Corbin Gunfighter/lady seat with backrest
Triumph fork protectors (part #A9641010)
Misc bolts replaced with SS
Black vinyl stripes on the tank and rear cowl (also on factory fairing)
Engine/Ignition:
ZX11 cams with degreed sprockets
Ted’s +4° ignition rotor / advancer
Akrapovic stainless steel full exhaust with carbon fiber canister
FactoryPro Jet kit 38/135
K&N Pod filters and crankcase filters
ZX10r Stick Coils (Mitsubishi.#F6T549/560) Naked-Fun (Cory) PNP stick coil harness
Suspension/Brakes:
Bitubo rear shocks in black (model K0039WMT02V2) built for 1.00 kg geared rider
Race Tech Fork Springs – 1.00 kg/mm (FRSP S3534100)
Race Tech Gold Valve Fork Kit (FMGV S2040)
Flipped eccentrics
Goodridge SS brake lines Front and Rear
Galfer SS clutch line
Galfer rear rotor
Metzeler Roadtec 01 tires (front/rear) 120/70-17 and 180/55-17. Front is new, rear less than 2000 miles (installed 2020)
Maintenance:
Fresh front tire 5/2026
Valve adjustment 5/2026
Oil & OEM filter (Rotella T6 5W-40) 5/2026
Radiator ultrasonic cleaned & Coolant flushed 5/2026
GSXR radiator fan upgrade 5/2026
Carbs refreshed/ ultrasonic cleaned 5/2026
Clutch Master & Slave cylinder ultrasonic cleaned / bled with fresh DOT4 8/2024
Fuel petcock o-ring replaced 8/2024
Coolant flush: thermostat & Rad cap replaced 7/2024
Front calipers & MC ultrasonic cleaned / bled with fresh DOT4 6/2024
Fresh oil & OEM filter (Rotella T6 5W-40) 5/2024
New battery 6/2023 – always on tender
Carb rebuild / ultrasonic cleaned 9/2022 (float needles and all o-rings replaced including fuel Ts)
Spark Plugs NGK CR9EIX @ ~ 25k miles
R20K milesK530 MAX X-ring chain
New 17/45 JTR Sprockets
Valve adjustment @ ~ 20K miles
Fork Seals replaced with fresh oil
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler tires with date codes of 0219 and 2624.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys, the factory tool kit, factory riding tips, and original owner’s manual.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“The bike is very clean for its age but it is a rider and does have some cosmetic imperfections that are all detailed in the photographs I’ve taken.”
Currently located in Hopewell Junction, New York, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean New York title. Have any ZRX1100R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
