Kawasaki ZG1200A: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki ZG1200A
Manufacturer
Also called ZG1200A, Voyager XI, Voyager 1200
Production 1986
Class Touring
Successor Kawasaki ZG1200B
Engine
Liquid cooled, four stroke transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio 10:1
Horsepower 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 78.92 ft/lbs (107.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System 4 Keihin carburetor
Spark Plug NGK DPR8EA9 86
Battery YUASA SY50-N18L-AT 86
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Suspension Front: 41mm equalized air fork with remote filler
Rear: Equalized air shocks with remote filler and adjustable rebound damping
Brakes Front: 2x260mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single 250mm disc
Front Tire 130/90-16
Rear Tire 150/90-15
Seat Height 29.61 inches (752 mm)
Weight 317.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-401[1]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager was a Liquid cooled, four stroke transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1986. Max torque was 78.92 ft/lbs (107.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 7000 RPM. The Kawasaki ZG1200A is a touring motorcycle made by Kawasaki and more commonly known as the Voyager 1200 or Voyager XI in 1986. It was succeeded by the ZG1200B Voyager XII.

Engine

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1196.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 150/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x260mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 250mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm equalized air fork with remote filler while the rear was equipped with a Equalized air shocks with remote filler and adjustable rebound damping. The ZG 1200 Voyager was fitted with a 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters) fuel tank.


1986

1986 Kawasaki Voyager XII (ZG1200-A1) in Maroon
1986 Kawasaki Voyager XII (ZG1200-A1) in Maroon
1986 Kawasaki Voyager XII (ZG1200-A1) in Maroon
1986 Kawasaki Voyager XII (ZG1200-A1) in Maroon
1986 Kawasaki Voyager XII (ZG1200-A1) in Maroon


References

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.