Kawasaki ZZR1200

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Kawasaki ZZR1200
Manufacturer
Also called ZZ-R 1200, ZZR 1200
Production 2003 - 2005
Class Sport Bike
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 79.0mm x 59.4mm
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Top Speed 168 mph (270 km/h)
Horsepower 151.94 HP (113.3 KW) @ 9800RPM
Torque 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 8200RPM
Fuel System carburetor. keihin cvkd40 x 4
Air Filter K&N KA-1093 `02-05[1]
Ignition electronic with digital advance and kawasaki throttle responsive ignition control (k-tric)
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: cartridge-style fork with preload adjustment
Rear: uni-trak® system with remote reservoir shock with preload adjustment
Brakes Front: double disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 180/55-17
Wheelbase 59.29 inches (1506 mm)
Length 85.0 inches (2159 mm)
Width 29.69 inches (754 mm)
Height 49.02 inches (1245 mm)
Seat Height 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight 520.07 pounds (235.9 Kg) (dry), 236.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 6.1 Gallon (23.08 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki ZZR1200 was a in-line four, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2003 and 2005. It could reach a top speed of 168 mph (270 km/h). Max torque was 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 8200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 151.94 HP (113.3 KW) @ 9800 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 1160.0 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 Wet multi-disc, manual.

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 in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a cartridge-style fork with preload adjustment while the rear was equipped with a uni-trak® system with remote reservoir shock with preload adjustment. The ZZR1200 was fitted with a 6.1 Gallon (23.08 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 520.07 pounds (235.9 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.29 inches (1506 mm) long.

2003 - 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200[edit | edit source]

2003 - 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 2003 - 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200

The Kawasaki ZZR 1200 is a sport motorcycle which was kept in production for approximately two years, between 2003 and 2005.


2004 Kawasaki ZZR1200[edit | edit source]

2004 Kawasaki ZZR1200 2004 Kawasaki ZZR1200 2004 Kawasaki ZZR1200 2004 Kawasaki ZZR1200 2004 Kawasaki ZZR1200

The 2003 Kawasaki ZZR1200 is a comfortable sport-touring bike for cross-continent road fun, powered by a supersport 1164cc engine with Twin Ram Air and throttle position sensors. Dual massive 320mm front brake discs and a 250mm rear one deliver the needed stopping force.

While other motorcycles offer the 12V outlet as an optional accessory, the 2003 ZZR1200 has it as a standard equipment, in the under-seat storage area. The fluid-line tank can hold up to 23 L of fuel for serious touring capabilities, while the stepless rear shock can be easily adjusted for two-up touring, solo sport rides and even daily commuting.

The 2003 Kawasaki ZZR1200 comes with a no-nonsense 152 PS power output and plenty of torque without having to rev the engine to the red zone.


In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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