I purchased my 1994 ZX-11 over the phone, sight unseen, 2000km from the dealer, in February 1994, and picked it up five months later. I still have it thirty years later. Crazy fast. Sport-touring all over western US and Canada. I'll keep it forever.

You sound like a kid in a candy store riding this beast and I love it! You are absolutely right, the bike is in charge! I am blessed to own a 1994 ZX-11D. I was in 11th grade when it was built. I ended up having to have the original 44k mile motor replaced with an 11K mile used motor and the mechanic that put it in for me did an awesome job! I love it. It is the fastest bike I have ever owned and I do not want to own any faster bike. The power it has is amazing so easy to hit 100+ MPH in a flash! I hope to pass it on to my son one day.

I bought a C1 one new in 1990 here in Blighty. I changed the carb tops for ZXR750h1’s which allowed me to open the throttle more than 75%, as then Europe had a voluntary 125hp limit on bikes. It didn’t take into account of the ZZR being the first ram air induction bike with a pressurised airbox. On the dyno they didn’t exceed 125hp, but with the ram air at speed they gave about 155hp. With the added ZXR carb tops they gave over 180hp at speed. I had an indicated 185mph out of mine and with the torque it gave I could power wheelie at 3k rpm and hold it as high or low as I wanted just by playing with the throttle. I was a beast and in those days the cops didn’t have cameras, they had to catch you to nick you and there’s no chance of that. I used to cruise the M4 coming back from visiting my girlfriend in London at 150 knowing nothing could catch me and amazingly at normal speeds it was great on fuel too. Another great thing I found with it was the fact as long as I was doing over 80mph, if I kept tucked in it’d keep me dry in the rain too and by a quick nod of my head, the wind off the screen would clear my Arais visor too.

Had the ZX10 then the unrestricted ZZR100 .. 147 BHP … Loved them both. Got followed by a police helicopter at top speed lol 😅

I have a 1991 ZZR1100 with a 2002 ZZR1200 engine and 41mm FCR carbs. The engine change and carbs made a huge difference in acceleration. Funny enough, my Mum asked me to take her for a run on the bike. A very under rated bike for their time.

In 1992 I bought a pre owned 1990 C1 and still have whats left of it as I blew the engine 20 years ago. I then bought a 1993 D1 that needed work and soon found there are many subtle differences that meant hardly anything from the C1 fitted the D1 but I fixed it up and still use it now.

the first bike that i actually owned was a 89 cbr600f. first ride was an incredible feeling, the pure unhinged analog 92hp were so much fun. about a year later i got my zx11 and i still ride it to this day. best decision of my life to get that beauty.

Never owned a ZZR1100, but I did have it’s dad/grandad(?), the GPZ1000RX… & today I have one of its offspring in my collection, a ZX12R which has a full Ti Akrapovic exhaust and sounds so good, and goes, so well 😉

Had a d9 model sold it for the zzr1400 in 2006 tho that is a phenomenal bike I missed the 11 so bought a pristine zx11 d1 5 years ago upgraded the brakes and still love it 😀

Welcome to the ZZR club mate. Love your enthusiasm. It surprises the hell out of modern riders who cant understand how a bike without endless electronics can leave them behind. Makes me smile all the time. The only point I would make is that the Blackbird never beat it for top speed by more than 2 mph. In fact there were 2 tests where the ZZR was 1 mph faster so it was all down to the location and weather. In addition the ZZR always beat the blackbird in in gear roll on tests. The Busa was a different matter all together. The D model has a speedo that indicates 320kph Ha! Ha!

Yea I’ve got one of these. So stupid fast it’s scary. Sits on the road like a rock. Love it ❤

I agree, I was dreaming of having my motorcycle-license and drive a bike like my ZZR 1100-96, a ZX11D-96 passionate alone and together with others on group rides! as a young dude!

Great video Vinnie. I'm on my second ZZR1100 and I'm 66 years old. The current one is a D3. I had an early one in 1990 and regretted selling it.

I had a Zzr 600 d2 and a Zzr 1100 c1 great bikes full stop even by today’s standards nice to see a young guy admit and admire these old classics. Loved my bikes

I have a 1993 ZX-11 D1 since 2010, and I love the looks, the sound, the power and the stability at any speed. And yes, the original brakes are a little scary, but an upgrade to the six pots Tokiko calipers with steel braided lines makes all the difference.

Had a ZZR1100 D1 in 1995. At 170 mph she was still accelerating with a vengance. Sold the bike, due to circumstances, in 1999. Nothing every came close to the raw feeling power, the induction sound is incredible. Now have refurbished D2, D4 & D5 models. You never get bored of this bike. Also have a himalayan and meteor. So at 62 I can cross fields, cruise the boulevard or take a ZZR and scare the sh*t out of myself.

Back in 1991 I had the accidental privilege of owning a ZX11 due to a friends messy divorce. I purchased the bike from him with the stipulation that I would return it to him when he was ready. It was 16 months of pure bliss, I rode the living hell out of that machine as it was my first real street bike I have ever owned. I spent many hours in the saddle riding in the mountains, valleys and coastline of California's scenic roads. Fast forward to 2023 and I happily re-aquired a 1994 ZX11, all black with 13K on the odometer from a collector/enthusiast that took beautiful care of the machine. Now living in the Black Hills of South Dakota I am looking forward to the spring were I can let this beast out and play. I look forward to yelling out the "WOWS" just like you did!!.

Love this guy's enthusiasm. A true zx11 lover. One of my favorites also. And I have owned all of the big Ninja's ❤️

Fantastic bike...incredibly fast for its time and certainly no slouch now ...

Hi, Greetings form Malaysia, I just got mine (a ZZR1100 c) last year. Its a beast, all stock, its a head turner.