RX History

1986 - Kawasaki launch what was at the time 'The Worlds Fastest Production Bike' - otherwise known as the GPZ1000RX (model designation - ZX1000A). In America the bike was called the Ninja 1000R. - 'Who can catch a Kawasaki?'

By todays standards it isn't that special; 20 years ago it was. With 125bhp on tap from the 997cc four cylinder, 16 valve, twin-cam motor it would propel the bike to a then unbelievable 167mph, nuff said.

1998 - Kawasaki launch its successor, the ZX10. Again to claim the crown of 'The Worlds Fastest Production Bike'.

1990 - Kawasaki launch the ZX10's successor, the ZZR1100. We all know how good that was and again they managed to produce the 'The Worlds Fastest Production Bike'. (I can see a trend starting here!).

All this adds up to is the fact that the GPZ1000RX is the grandad of the ZZR1100.