Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12
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| Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 | |
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| Also called | Ninja ZX-12 R, Ninja ZX-12R |
| Production | 2004 - 2006 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | 4 cylinder, 4 stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC 16V |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 mph (298 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 177.95 HP (132.7 KW) @ 10500RPM |
| Torque | 98.84 ft/lbs (134.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection: 46 mm x 4 |
| Ignition | digital |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, return Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43 mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload and stepless rebound/compression damping. Rear: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock,piggy-back reservoir, adjustable preload and stepless rebound/compression damping. |
| Brakes | Front: Dual semi-floating 320 mm discs with radial-mount opposed 4-piston, 4-pad calipers. Rear: 230 mm disc with opposed twin-piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear Tire | 200/50ZR17M/C (75W) |
| Wheelbase | 57.09 inches (1450 mm) |
| Length | 82.09 inches (2085 mm) |
| Width | 29.09 inches (739 mm) |
| Height | 47.2 inches (1199 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
| Weight | 462.97 pounds (210.0 Kg) (dry), 210.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R was a 4 cylinder, 4 stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC 16V Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2004 and 2006. It could reach a top speed of 185 mph (298 km/h). Max torque was 98.84 ft/lbs (134.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 177.95 HP (132.7 KW) @ 10500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4 stroke, liquid cooled, DOHC 16V. A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1199.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed, return transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) front tire and a 200/50ZR17M/C (75W) rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual semi-floating 320 mm discs with radial-mount opposed 4-piston, 4-pad calipers. in the front and a 230 mm disc with opposed twin-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43 mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload and stepless rebound/compression damping. while the rear was equipped with a Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock,piggy-back reservoir, adjustable preload and stepless rebound/compression damping.. The Ninja ZX-12R was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 462.97 pounds (210.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.09 inches (1450 mm) long.
2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R[edit | edit source]
The 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R is a beast of a motorcycle, offering street-legal racing performance from its 1199cc 178 PS 4-in-line engine. The RAM Air forced intake system can take the power output up to 190 PS to quench the speed thirst of the experienced riders.
This racing machine comes with adjustable suspensions to let the rider get the best on the race track or on the city streets. A rich and feature-loaded hybrid cockpit offers analog gauges and a multi-function LCD screen, all offering ride-essential data.
The 2003 Kawasaki ZX-12R comes with 5mm-thick 320mm front brake discs and 4-piston Tokico calipers and sports the patented immobilizer system making sure only you can wake the beast.
2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R[edit | edit source]
Not much has changed from 2003 for the 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R. Still, the bike is powered by the monstrous 1199cc 178 PS 4-in-line engine which can produce up to 190 PS when the RAM Air forced intake system works at full potential.
This racing machine comes with adjustable suspensions to let the rider get the best on the race track or on the city streets. A rich and feature-loaded hybrid cockpit offers analog gauges and a multi-function LCD screen, all offering ride-essential data.
The 2004 Kawasaki ZX-12R comes with 5mm-thick 320mm front brake discs and 4-piston Tokico calipers and sports the patented immobilizer system making sure only you can wake the beast.
2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R[edit | edit source]
The 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R sports all the nifty features of the previous year model, so the bike is still powered by the monstrous 1199cc 178 PS 4-in-line engine which can produce up to 190 PS when the RAM Air forced intake system works at full potential.
This racing machine comes with adjustable suspensions to let the rider get the best on the race track or on the city streets. A rich and feature-loaded hybrid cockpit offers analog gauges and a multi-function LCD screen, all offering ride-essential data.
The 2005 Kawasaki ZX-12R comes with 5mm-thick 320mm front brake discs and 4-piston Tokico calipers and sports the patented immobilizer system making sure only you can wake the beast.