1999 Kawasaki reviews

I can't say enough about this bike. All I do is change the oil and lube the chain and it lasts forever. I have ridden it down to Cabo from SF and it made it easy. Plenty of power up to 100mph but if you want to go faster you need a bigger bike. It is so light that the curves are fun. 50 miles per gallon, 180 miles to the tank. Great bike for beginners and commuters. Show less

I was so suprised when I got on this bike. You can hardly beleive that it is a 150 with the power it has. My personal experienced top speed on the 250 was 112 mph. That is fast. When going that speed people that you pass think your crazy. And your ony riding a 250? I get asked that all the time. People look at the frame and can't believe there's only a 248cc engine under the fairings. This bike will also out-handle any other sport bike out there, if you know how to drive it accordingly enough. This is just simply put, a fast, cheap, reliable, fun bike. Show less

I bought my 1999 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11 over a year & a half ago from a good friend of my fathers. I received a unbelievable deal on this bike. I paid only $6,000 for the bike originally, it had 3,000 miles & was never dropped along with being adult owned. The blue book value was over $8,500 at the time, with over 10,000 miles. I was not for sure what I was getting into when I purchased my ZX-11. Being only 19 at the time, I thought it might be a old mans bike, being a sport touring model. Man was I wrong. The stereotype that the ZX-11 is a old man's motorcycle is for people who do not know anything about them, judging them on looks, or size. The bike scared the pants off me for a good year. It's speed is unbelievable for it's power to weight ratio. I have approached 174mph on my ZX-11, & that was not even redlining it. I constantly run high 10's to low 11's on the quarter mile. When it comes to racing, I have only been beaten by a selected few, majority of the time they were better riders. I can tell you this, a ZX-11(stock) will eat the majority of your sport bikes. Including the CBR 929, GSXR 750, & every 600 made along with many more. I will admit that the newer Super Sport bikes are lighter & faster, like the GSXR Hyabusa, the CBR 954 & the R1, along with the new ZX12. But those bikes have more advanced technology. I still stand firm on saying that none of them offer the style and comfort that the Kawasaki Ninja ZX11 offers to the rider. I have done nothing but improve my ZX-11, I put new tires(190 rear) on it, & I change the oil regularly. I also have had the frame polished along with the wheels & other parts of the bike, a new windshield(Zero G), & carbon fiber extras(gauges,tank skin). All of these extras make my ZX-11 stick out. Combine that with unmistakable ZX-11 candy red wine paint, this bike is one of a kind. I can't tell you how many times people have asked questions about my bike or offered cash for it. It especially appeals to the older groups, including cruiser riders. Many of them do not know what they are getting into. One thing is for sure, the ZX11 will go down in history as one of the most stylish motorcycles ever. I would recommend the ZX-11 to anyone looking for a reliable, crazy fast motorcycle. It has the performance of a Super bike, while giving you the comfort of a cruiser. With its one of a kind looks, you are sure to turn some heads. If you have any questions or comments about my review, feel free to contact me through e-mail. My address is, Codithman@hotmail.com. I welcome any comments you have to offer, I also have pictures of my ZX11 & would be happy to share them. Good luck & happy riding! Show less

The 1999 kx 125 is a pretty nasty bike. this bike has a lot of low end. i rode a friends 2003 rm125 and that had alomost no low end compared to the 1999 kx 125. The 1999 kx 125 is a very sweet dast bike, umlike no other. Show less

I am on the board of directors for the American Voyager Association. We have app. 900+ members. I have owned 3 voyagers myself and curently have a 2002 XII W/ 15000miles and had a 91 XII also w/ 140k miles. Very reliable bike. My wife and I tour the country with our local chapter to many of the annual events across the country, pulling a Kwik Kamp. For more information on Voyagers, you can go to the American Voyager Association website: www.csonline.net/cybersite/american.htm Show less

I reciently sold my zx11 and bought a newer model kawasaki. All I can say is that I'm really sorry and I want my zx11 back. I will never do something as stupid as that again. What the @#$%! was I thinking. That bike tore up the road on a cross country trip, and was a blast around the city. Anyways...I'm looking for another zx11, so if anyone wants to sell one I would be glad to hear from you. Show less

Just got it this spring, it is my 2nd bike, and have put on over 5ooo miles. This thing is incredible compared to my first bike, an '82 Honda 750F, that I had for 10 years. Most of it has to do wiht 20 years of technology, but this is one solid bike. Sure it's about as heavy as a 'sporty' bike can be, but it's frame and suspension are up to the task. It definetely made me a better, more confident rider, and has the potential to help me learn a ton more. I'll keep this bike for a long time. Show less

I loved my first one so much I bought another. It is a great bike. Feature for feature, you will not find anything close for double the price. Show less

I bought this 1999 J model Drifter new in 2000 and have since racked up over 15000 miles on the motorcycle. It rides and handles excellently. The power is very good and has the best standard seat in the industry. This cycle has only two small short comings in my opinion. The first one is the the speedometer cable broke with only 13000 miles on the clock, and the other is that it seems to be rather thirsty and I have only been able to average about 32 miles per gallon. Show less

I GOT ONE LAST YEAR LOVED THE LOOK BT WAS A LITTLE DISAPOINTED IN THE PERFORMANCE THE EXHAUST SOUNDED TO QUIET IT didn't MATCH THE LOOK OF THE BIKE I DID NOT BUY THE EXPENSIVE AFTERMARKET EXHAUST I DID THE HARLEY MOVE ,REMOVING THE INTERNAL BAFFLES AND KEPT THE BEEFY LOOK OF THE STOCK EXHAUST, WOW YOU WONT BELIEVE THE RUMBLE , I ALSO JETTED THE CARB SHE WAS RUNNIN TO LEAN KNOW SHE HAS THE LOOK AND POWER I WAS LOOKIN FOR, I ALSO ADVISE ADJUSTING THE DYNA SHOCK TO ITS HARDEST SETTING AND TIRES 32-PSI. TRY THIS YOU won't BE DISAPOINTED. Show less