Editing Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = [[Kawasaki]] ZX-12
|image            = [[File:Kawasaki-ZX-12R-00.jpg|frameless|Kawasaki ZX-12]]
|aka              = ZX-12R Ninja, ZX-12R
|manufacturer     = Kawasaki
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2000
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 12.2:1
|top_speed        = 303.2 km/h / 188.3 mph
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = Digital ignition
|spark_plug       = NGK, CR9EKPA
|battery          =
|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: 43mm upside-down cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound and 12-way compression damping. <br>
Rear: Bottom-Link with gas-charged shock: piggy-back reservoir, adjustable spring preload, 18-way rebound and 20-way compression damping
|brakes           =Front: 2x 320mm discs 6 [[piston]] [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
|front_tire       = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|200/50 ZR17}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 1450 mm / 57.1 in
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 820 mm / 32.3 in
|dry_weight       = 210 kg / 463 lbs.
|wet_weight       = 245 kg / 540 lbs
|fuel_capacity    = 20 Litres / 5.0 gal
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
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}}

It could reach a top speed of 303.2 km/h / 188.3 mph.  

==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 12.2:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs, cable operated.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 200/50 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers in the front and a Single 230mm disc 2 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  43mm upside-down cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound and 12-way compression damping. while the rear was equipped with a Bottom-Link with gas-charged shock: piggy-back reservoir, adjustable spring preload, 18-way rebound and 20-way compression damping. The ZX-12R Ninja was fitted with a 20 Litres / 5.0 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 210 kg / 463 lbs.. The wheelbase was 1450 mm / 57.1 in long.  
== Photos ==
[[File:Kawasaki-ZX-12R-00.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-12]]
[[File:Kawasaki-ZX12R--00--3.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-12]]
[[File:Kawasaki-zx12r-clocks.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-12]]
[[File:Kawasaki-ZX12R--00--1.jpg|600px|Kawasaki ZX-12]]

== Overview ==
Kawasaki ZX-12R  Ninja














Kawasaki had long owned the 'fastest motorcycle' crown
with its ZZ-R1100, until Honda's Blackbird then Suzuki's Hayabusa moved the
class on. The ZX-12R Ninja was Kawasaki's response. An all-new design, it
uses a unique monocoque frame, together with a 142kW (190bhp) engine, the
most powerful up to 2005. The chassis is aimed at speed: the frame is
narrower than a twin-spar design, and houses the airbox and battery, saving
space elsewhere. Aerodynamic bodywork is dominated by a massive ram-air
scoop, and huge mirrors, small canard wings on the lower fairing and cast
spoilers on the forks help the ZX-12R to a top speed of 299km/h (186mph). It
is also more sporty than the Hayabusa or Blackbird.
The ZX-12R stands ready to redefine performance in a production
motorcycle. Built to deliver the lightest weight and highest power-to-weight
ratio of any machine in its class, the ZX-12R combines a compact engine in
an all-new aluminum monocoque chassis, wrapped in slippery aerodynamic
bodywork. The result is exceptional high-speed stability and nimble handling
in a layout that provides all-day riding comfort.

The ZX-12R produces more horsepower than any machine in its class,
electroplated aluminum cylinders, heat treated pistons prevent heat
distortion and have thin rings for quicker revs. New countershaft-mounted
generator with rare-earth magnets reduces weight and friction, electronic
fuel injection system with 46mm throttle bodies, Kawasaki Ram Air system
projects ahead of the fairing to take advantage of the higher air pressure,
and the aerodynamic fairing wraps in tighter ahead of the radiator to reduce
frontal area and enhance airflow through the engine compartment. New
winglets on either side of the fairing separate airflow, preventing
turbulent air coming off the front wheel from disturbing the laminar airflow
along the upper portion of the fairing, small wind deflectors cast into the
bottom of the forks deflects turbulent air coming off the fork and brakes
out and around the lower part of the fairing.
New monocoque backbone frame incorporates an efficient
airbox and a cartridge-type air filter easily slides into the frame,
four-into-two-into-one exhaust system features stainless steel head pipes
and a lightweight, titanium muffler, bolt-on aluminum sub-frame, extruded
aluminum swingarm and a single shock features a piggyback reservoir,
threaded spring preload and 20-way compression and rebound damping
adjustment w/rear ride height adjustment. Also new is the 43mm inverted
cartridge fork with preload, compression and rebound damping and ultra-wide
200/50 tire mounts on 6.0 x 17 rim.


The ZX-12R stands ready to redefine performance in a production
motorcycle. Built to deliver the lightest weight and highest
power-to-weight ratio of any machine in its class, the ZX-12R
combines a compact engine in an all-new aluminum monocoque
chassis, wrapped in slippery aerodynamic bodywork. The result is
exceptional high-speed stability and nimble handling in a layout
that provides all-day riding comfort.
The ZX-12R produces more horsepower than any machine in its
class, electroplated aluminum cylinders, heat treated pistons
prevent heat distortion and have thin rings for quicker revs.
New countershaft-mounted generator with rare-earth magnets
reduces weight and friction, electronic fuel injection system
with 46mm throttle bodies, Kawasaki Ram Air system projects
ahead of the fairing to take advantage of the higher air
pressure, and the aerodynamic fairing wraps in tighter ahead of
the radiator to reduce frontal area and enhance airflow through
the engine compartment. New winglets on either side of the
fairing separate airflow, preventing turbulent air coming off
the front wheel from disturbing the laminar airflow along the
upper portion of the fairing, small wind deflectors cast into
the bottom of the forks deflects turbulent air coming off the
fork and brakes out and around the lower part of the fairing.
New monocoque backbone frame incorporates an efficient airbox
and a cartridge-type air filter easily slides into the frame,
four-into-two-into-one exhaust system features stainless steel
head pipes and a lightweight, titanium muffler, bolt-on aluminum
sub-frame, extruded aluminum swingarm and a single shock
features a piggyback reservoir, threaded spring preload and
20-way compression and rebound damping adjustment w/rear ride
height adjustment. Also new is the 43mm inverted cartridge fork
with preload, compression and rebound damping and ultra-wide
200/50 tire mounts on 6.0 x 17 rim.





{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja
|- 
!Year
|2000
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
|- 
!Displacement
|1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|83 x 55.4 mm
|- 
!Compression
|12.2:1
|- 
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooled
|- 
!Lubrication
|Wet sump
|- 
!Engine Oil
|Synthetic, 10W/40
|- 
!Induction
|Electronic fuel injection
|- 
!Ignition
|Digital ignition
|- 
!Spark Plug
|NGK, CR9EKPA
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Max Power
|178 hp / 131 kW @ 10500 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|134 Nm / 13.66 kgf-m @ 7500 rpm
|- 
!Clutch
|Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Chain
|- 
!Front Suspension
|43mm upside-down cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound and 12-way compression damping.
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|120 mm / 4.5 in
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|Bottom-Link with gas-charged shock: piggy-back reservoir, adjustable spring preload, 18-way rebound and 20-way compression damping
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|123 mm / 4.8 in
|- 
!Front Brakes
|2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
|- 
!Front Tire
|120/70 ZR17
|- 
!Rear Tire
|200/50 ZR17
|- 
!Rake
|24°
|- 
!Trail
|107 mm / 3.9 in
|- 
!Dimensions
|Length 2120 mm / 82.1 in Width 739 mm / 29.1 in Height 1199 mm / 47.2 in
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1450 mm / 57.1 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|820 mm / 32.3 in
|- 
!Ground Clearance
|119 mm / 4.7 in.
|- 
!Dry Weight
|210 kg / 463 lbs.
|- 
!Wet Weight
|245 kg / 540 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|20 Litres / 5.0 gal
|- 
!Consumption Average
|14.8 km/lit
|- 
!Standing ¼ Mile
|10.3 sec / 146.2 mp/h
|- 
!Top Speed
|303.2 km/h / 188.3 mph

|}

== Videos ==
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