WHY RETRO MUSCLE BIKE KAWASAKI ZRX 1100 and 1200 WERE RANKED BEST BANG FOR BUCK MOTORCYCLE

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Enjoy a close look at Mark Avila’s Kawasaki ZRX 1100 with a 1200 motor. This unforgettable Motorcycle was produced by Kawasaki from 1997 to 2001 and was called by several outlets the best “Bang for Buck” bike for it’s versatility, comfort and remarkable low cost. The ZRX was styled after muscle bikes of the 1970s and 1980s. It’s primary competitor was the Suzuki Bandit 1200, which is credited for bringing back the “sit up” retro niche. Perhaps what was most memorable about the ZRX was the Eddie Lawson paint scheme, paying tribute to his 1982 and 1983 AMA Superbike winning GPZ 1100. The drag bike you are looking at has a 10.5 inch over swing arm from Trac Dynamics. What are your memories of this bike?
Unfortunately this bike would end up crashing. That video can be found on this channel too.
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@scrappy110683 5 лет назад

I own one, did a 6speed swap out of a zx11. Love the bike and probably will never sell it

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

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@georgemcmillan9172 4 года назад

I bought a ZRX 1200r in 2000. Watched them tear open the crate! I've always had a Z1900 or two, ( or a dozen), in my stable. My riding buddies all had Z1 or KZ as well, but we all got the ZRXs within a month of each other. I loved my bike! Had to sell most of my bikes due to a spinal injury, but kept my 75 Z1b 900. I'm still trying to find my old ZRX to buy it back. Don't care how many miles it has! If I ever get it back, I'll rebuild it better than new!!!

@victorvaldez6938 3 года назад

The zrx is such a beautiful bike thats why i ran out and bought one when i got out of prison in 06,its a 2001 1200r. I will never sell this one either

@xozindustries7451 4 года назад

I have a 2000 zrx1100, great bike, it does everything right, tons of midrange torque

@stuartracing1 3 года назад

I raced one every weekend and drove it to work on monday,but never had a clutch problem..I did run a lock up on it too...

@badfatboy1 3 года назад

I just picked up a well maintained 1200 for $3,250. It had some minor upgrades. I will upgrade in the off season (not for the track but determined to get 140 hp or more with pretty simple work). Just as important as hp gains, my goal will be solid suspension upgrades. You can get a lot out of these bikes for $10k.. Happy motorin!

@EBthere 5 лет назад

Love the ZRX !! This by far is my favorite interview and bike profile I've seen on CycleDrag. I just looked at a zrx 1100 today for sale at $3,100 pretty clean with 23,000 miles. Debating between this and SV1000 Suzuki. Thanks for this awesome video.

@stuartracing1 5 лет назад

I`ve had 3 over the years and raced them all...I had the Dale Walker Electric shifter,a lockup clutch,stage 3 jet kit, and a 4" over swing arm. But never ever had any clutch basket problems with any of them. I only ran 3 springs (out of 6) in the lockup..I could pull the lever in with one finger. I ran my shifter in reverse(GP style, 1 up 4 down). One thing thats a must is running a flush style oil drain plug. The stock one always gets hit when the bike comes down from wheelies... Marks bike is beautifully set up.I`d invest in a lockup though, IMO...I ran one on every one I had...

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

That's cool you found this Paul! I was thinking of you! What do you think went wrong here? Thanks for the comment. Please subscribe and have a friend do the same!

@LTLT900 4 года назад

I bought mine brand new in 2008. The last of the Australian ones. It's still stock standard with 35,000 kilometres on it. May put a slip on exhaust on it soon just for the noise. I love it.

@IRISH4486 2 года назад

I have a 99 zrx1100. I love it.

@buckshot1922 5 лет назад

From a hayabusa rider i have road all brands and i love kawasaki bikes. Suzuki and kawasaki are the best.

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

What's your all-time favorite model? Thanks a lot for the comment. Please subscribe and get a friend to do the same and I will keep it coming.

@johna3607 3 года назад

Love my 2004 Zrx 12r. Never had any problems. Fast and fun.

@tfjack97 4 года назад

One sweet a.... bike, thanks Jack for the excellent coverage.

@MichaelMcCaulTX 5 лет назад

A local guy with a badass bike!

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

You know him? Thanks for the feedback. Please subscribe and have a friend do the same. Thanks!

@RadDadisRad 4 года назад

That is a beautiful swing arm!!! I need one!!

@mikehancock6280 5 лет назад

Beautiful machine. Kawasaki did retro before retro was cool.

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

I agree. Have you eve ridden one?

@julieoliver8170 Год назад

I just got a 99 1100. I've never had such a solid well built bike. Super dependable. Where did he get the shifter....

@gregorymillar285 2 года назад

Have a 2001 ZRX 1200R ELR Bone stock with 20000 on it.Always being asked if it's for sale.No and never will be.Best looking bike by far except maybe for a Tuono

@charlesjolly2048 5 лет назад

Very good video,Love the ZRX !

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

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@georgecruz6226 3 года назад

Absolutely love the ZRX1200!

@roberto6494 4 года назад

I own 2, they are awesome!

@timsterrett2417 5 лет назад

Kawasaki is my bike,I can tell from the the sound a kaw,that was a nice bike.

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

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@mikecarmean6446 5 лет назад

Very Nicely Done... Love It 💥💥💥💥💥

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

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@Profabdesigns 5 лет назад

I had an 2001 Black with silver and purple stripes. Used they are avg $3800-$4500 in fair conditions. Really clean, north of $5k. I had to sell mine due to Spinal Fusion surgery.

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

I hope you are feeling better, first of all. Secondly, what a great value these bikes are. Please subscribe and have a friend do the same. I'll keep it coming.

@kellycote9428 5 лет назад

Just picked up a black 01 1200r with blue/violet and silver stripes. Only 11k miles for 4k. Well worth it! Love it after starting on a ninja 250 and then 2 zzr600s.

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

@@kellycote9428 Thank you for the feedback. If you have not already, please subscribe and share this channel with some friends who appreciate fast motorcycles. I'll keep it coming! Thanks!

@ducatione 3 года назад

Ordering from trac dynamics is a nightmare. He gives you a date that he can’t keep and then doesn’t respond to phone calls, emails and doesn’t return calls leaving the purchaser wondering if they got ripped off. My experience.

@stephen6whitehead398 4 года назад

BEAUTIFUL.I've always wanted a eddie lawson rep:kawa:Also hankered after a kenny roberts yellow and black speed block yamaha.Do you get the idea i followed these american road racers.But also a barry sheene fan of course,greetings from GREAT BRITAIN.

@thewhiteeazye2728 5 лет назад

My uncle had a zrx 1100 set up for drag racing it hauled ass and always thought it looked badass. The wheelie bars that where on it are now on my dads Harley Drag Bike. He let me ride it to high school one time and I'm pretty sure the black Mark I laid in the bus drop off area are still there. I felt like a badads doing wheelies and burn outs in front of the school. Haha with no MC license or car license in general

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

What is your overall impression of that bike?

@thewhiteeazye2728 5 лет назад

@@cycledrag man I'd be lying if i told you anything. I do remember it was screaming fast and surprisingly comfortable. But I was 16 and was more concerned with doing wheelies and burnouts in front of my friends rather than actually take in the good and bad of the bike. If it says anything at all I've wanted that exact bike since then. Lol

@tysonkonken6184 4 года назад

Gorgeous

@aminajmi2273 5 лет назад

Beautiful bike zrx 1200

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

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@aminajmi2273 5 лет назад

Done subscribed and like a Channel cycledrag from Malaysia 🇲🇾😊

@jamesfrost5261 5 лет назад

Loved that bike, would of liked to pick one up as a second bike, i had a zx14 but had a bad accident and cant ride right now.

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

I hope you get well soon sir! Thanks a lot for the comment. Please subscribe and get a friend to do the same and I will keep it coming.

@tjwrongwaymead8374 5 месяцев назад

I'd love to do the fat tire kit on mine. But $4500 Clams ? Dang

@izom 5 лет назад

...awesome love the cars too!!

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

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@canadianpureblood9277 5 лет назад

I had this bike. Wish I never sold it. 😩in Canada we can’t race against cars. Bike against bike.

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

It sure is a great bike. I'm with you on that! Please subscribe and have a friend do the same. I'll keep it coming.

@richguev 4 года назад

Reliable bike?

@semajniffirg230 4 года назад

@@richguev one of the most reliable engines kawasaki ever made.

@chrismoody1342 5 лет назад

The ZXR would be nice partner for my 75’ Z1b.

@mcjohn5231 4 года назад

The first superbike! Nice ride, for sure! I have a ZRX1100that has been sitting since my younger brother had a distracted driver pull in front of him and died a few days later. Someday I’ll ride it again, I hope but at the moment I just can’t bring myself to sell it! Ride safe and if you see a driver on a phone get as far away as possible!!

@mikehancock6280 5 лет назад

No but my friend that I rode with had one. It was nice.

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

They are great bikes!

@craighall2819 3 года назад

Lovely bike

@BANANAHAMMER420 5 лет назад

I just seen one in my area on craigslist for 3g's perfect condition with 22,000 miles on it....hoping to get it!!!

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

Snatch it! Thank you for your comment and thank you for subscribing. Please check out my latest videos and please get as many friends as you can to subscribe as well. All motorcycle speed freaks are welcome here! Thanks

@dwightpenn9475 5 лет назад

Love it!

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

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@markdesousa7574 2 месяца назад

Bad ass!

@BikerBenny 4 года назад

I WANT ONE!

@peturstefansson 5 лет назад

What was the story about the 1100 motor? Why did he change to the 1200 engine? Was it tuned?

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

I've heard of guys doing this just for teh extra c.c.s. Again these bikes were so affordable you could probably get an engine out of a wrecked one much cheaper than you could beef up your 1100. Thanks a lot for the comment. Please subscribe and get a friend to do the same and I will keep it coming.

@markanthonyavila 5 лет назад

Bought the 1200 motor with a 1224 kit already in it with a mild port job, went from 127 HP with the 1100 motor to 148 HP with the 1200 motor, added a good ported head and went to 161 HP also just added a set of Yosh STG1 cams but haven't been back to the dyno for numbers yet, I'm thinking 165/170 now.

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

@@markanthonyavila How's the bike?

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

@@markanthonyavila I want to come try your restaurant by the way!

@txpistolero 3 года назад

The last Perfect Motorcycle.

@jamesguidry3995 3 года назад

Street racing back in the 70s Kaw 903 Z1 - Kaw GPZ1100 - Suzuki GS1100 were better looking motorcycles than these new ones !!

@johncox6292 5 лет назад

Is that the same bike that went down

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

Yes sir. I wanted to get one up without the crash too. Thanks for the comment. Please subscribe and have a friend do the same!

@pumper34x 5 лет назад

Why would you not do a clutch before!? Wheels vs launch!

@lyshchuwm5890 4 года назад

Superbe bécane 👍👍👍👍👍

@elmoloveftl 5 лет назад

I want a ZRX with a 10” swing arm and a truck tire on the back. 😂 Seriously.

@EricRShelton 3 года назад

Click bait title. Video never actually covers WHY it's a bang-for-the-buck.

@XtraLoyal 5 лет назад

My epic games Username is Zrx and my Xbox gamertag is Zrx. Now I know what my name means.

@RadDadisRad 4 года назад

I just bought one for $2500

@elperro1968 5 лет назад

Buy and then destroy it and put stupid stickers on it 👍🏻

@cycledrag 5 лет назад

Lol, that's how it goes sometimes. Thanks a lot for the feedback. Please subscribe and have a friend who appreciates motorcycles do the same as we strive to grow this.