Everything You Need to Know About Kawasaki ZZR Series Motorcycles
Kawasaki's ZZR Series motorcycles have consistently been some of the fastest, most powerful, and sleekest-looking sport bikes on the market since the introduction of the series' first model, the Kawasaki ZZR-250, back in 1986. On eBay, you can find the ZZR1400 for sale, as well as other prominent models in the series. Before you decide what to buy, check this guide for important information on the series and what you can expect to find on eBay.
General features of the ZZR seriesOver the years, the models in the ZZR series have had all sorts of features, differing quite widely in some cases. However, there have also been some broad and important commonalities. Here are a few of them:
- Engine - All Kawasaki motorcycles in the ZZR series have had four-stroke, liquid-cooled engines, and these have all been either eight-valve or 16-valve units.
- Transmission - All models have had six-speed chain drive transmissions.
- Brakes - ZZR series models all have dual disc front brakes and single disc rear brakes.
Here are the motorcycle models in the ZZR series and how they differ from one another:
- ZZR-250 - Also known as the Ninja 250R, this is the oldest model in the ZZR series, continuously in production from 1986 to the present. It has a 249cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, eight-valve, DOHC engine.
- ZZR600 - Also known as the ZX-6, this bike was produced from 1990 to 2008. It has a 599cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC engine and can reach a top speed of 246 kilometres per hour. It has an 18-litre fuel tank and 99 horsepower.
- ZZR1100 - Produced from 1990 to 2001, this bike has a 1,052cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC engine and can reach a top speed of 283 kilometres per hour. It has 134.4 horsepower.
- ZZR1200 - Produced from 2002 to 2005, this bike has a 1,164cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC engine and can reach a top speed of 274 kilometres per hour. It has 160 horsepower.
- ZZR1400 - Also known as the ZX-14, this model was first released in 2006. It has a 1,441cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 16-valve, DOHC engine and can reach a top speed of 299 kilometres per hour. It has 190 horsepower.
The first thing to decide when searching for a Kawasaki ZZR on eBay is which model you want to buy. Once you've chosen the model with the right combination of features for you, make note of the bike's condition and the price the vendor is requesting. When doing that, here are some important things to remember:
- In general, the greater the mileage on a given bike, the less expensive it will be.
- The older the motorcycle model, the less expensive it will also usually be.
- Occasionally, you will find vendors that have upgraded the motorcycles they are selling or have otherwise replaced their original parts. Such bikes will usually be more expensive than average.