The Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja was a in-line four, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2000 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 191 mph (308 km/h). Max torque was 98.91 ft/lbs (134.1 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 171.92 HP (128.2 KW) @ 10500 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Also called | ZX-12R Ninja, ZX-12R |
| Production | 2000 - 2003 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.0mm x 55.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Top speed | 191 mph (308 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 171.92 HP (128.2 KW) @ 10500RPM |
| Torque | 98.91 ft/lbs (134.1 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel system | injection |
| Battery | 12.2:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Up-side down telescopic fork Rear: UNI-TRAK gas single-shock |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 120/70-zr17 m/c 58w |
| Rear Tire | 200/50-zr17 m/c 75w |
| Wheelbase | 57.09 inches (1450 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 82.09 inches (2085 mm) W 29.09 inches (739 mm) |
| Seat height | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
| Weight | 469.58 pounds (213.0 Kg) (dry), 210.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 83.0mm bore x 55.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1199.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70-zr17 m/c 58w front tire and a 200/50-zr17 m/c 75w rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Up-side down telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a UNI-TRAK gas single-shock. The ZX-12R Ninja was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 469.58 pounds (213.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.
2001 - 2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R
Thanks to its in-line four engine installed by Kawasaki, the ZX-12R super sport motorcycle is able to reach a top speed of 320 km/h.