1995 Kawasaki ZX-11 review from United States of America
"Legendary bike with strong acceleration and reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Top-end was rebuilt in '08 due to the #3 piston rod failure.
Oil bypass system was installed to improve oil flow efficiency.
Since the repair, the bike has run smooth and strong. No problems.
General comments?
Awesome bike. Incredible acceleration. It will be heavier in the corners, but still feels very planted and capable. Reliability of the Z engine is positive, much lower maintenance than a Ducati.
Riding position is comfortable, most like a sport touring versus the racer position of a sport bike. This bike will feel a bit heavy in parking lots and slow maneuvers, given the heft of the machine. I hope to have this a long time.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Suzuki GSX-R750 |
| Date of Entry | 5th May, 2009 |