Kawasaki ZRX1200: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki ZRX1200
Manufacturer
Also called ZRX 1200, ZRX1200 DAEG Black Limited, ZRX1200 DAEG, ZRX1200S, ZRX1200R, ZRX 1200 S, ZRX 1200 R
Production 2001 - 2017
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 79.0mm x 59.4mm
Top Speed 142 mph (228 km/h)
Horsepower 107.68 HP (80.3 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque 78.92 ft/lbs (107.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System injection. oval sub-throttle valves
Ignition digital with kawasaki throttle responsive ignition control (k-tric)
Spark Plug NGK CR9EK `01-05[1]
Battery YUASA YTX14-BS `01-05[1]
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch:
Final Drive Chain: 530 `01-05[1]
Suspension Front: 43mm cartridge-type fork with preload adjustment
Rear: braced swingarm with kyb twin shocks
Brakes Front: double disc. tokico, four-piston calipers
Rear: single disc. single piston
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 180/55-17
Wheelbase 57.87 inches (1470 mm)
Length 84.65 inches (2150 mm)
Width 30.31 inches (770 mm)
Height 45.47 inches (1155 mm)
Seat Height 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Weight 542.34 pounds (246.0 Kg) (dry),
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 3.88 liters/100 km (25.8 km/l or 60.62 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG was a in-line four, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 2001 and 2017. It could reach a top speed of 142 mph (228 km/h). Max torque was 78.92 ft/lbs (107.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 107.68 HP (80.3 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 79.0mm bore x 59.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1164.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the |.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. tokico, four-piston calipers in the front and a single disc. single piston in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm cartridge-type fork with preload adjustment while the rear was equipped with a braced swingarm with kyb twin shocks. The ZRX1200 DAEG was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 542.34 pounds (246.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 57.87 inches (1470 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.