Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 explained

ZZ-R1200
Manufacturer:Kawasaki
Aka:ZX-12C
Production:2002–2005
Predecessor:Kawaski ZX-11
Successor:Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Class:Sport Touring
Engine:1,164 cc (71.0 cu in) four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC, inline-four
Fuel System:4 Keihin CVKD 40 mm carburetors
Bore Stroke:79mm59.4mm
Top Speed:169mph186mph
Power:160hp at 9,800 rpm
145.2hp (rear wheel)
Torque:92lb.ft
87.1lbft (rear wheel)
Transmission:six-speed, chain drive
Suspension:Front:43mm Cartridge fork with preload adjustment. (Rebound added '04 onwards)
Rear: Uni-Trak, remote reservoir, with preload adjustment
Brakes:Front: Dual semi-floating 320 mm discs with four-piston calipersRear: Single 250 disc with twin-piston caliper
Tires:Front 120/70-17 Rear 180/55-17
Rake Trail:25.0°,4.16inches
Wheelbase:1,506 mm (59.3 inch)
Width:754 mm (29.7 inch)
Height:1,245 mm (49.0 inches)
Seat Height:800 mm (31.5 inch) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry Weight:235.9 kg (520.0 pounds)[1]
Wet Weight:270 kg (595 pounds)[2]
Fuel Capacity:23L

The ZZ-R1200 or ZX-12C, is a sport touring motorcycle made by Kawasaki from (2002-2005). Identified by its model number ZX1200-C1, it is the successor to the ZX-11(1990-2001).[3] Considered a sport tourer, it had a twin-spar aluminum frame and a liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke 1164cc inline-four engine. It has twin fans, fuel pumps, and headlights. Additionally, hard touring bags can be added as an option. With factory rear wheel horsepower of 145HP (158.8HP Claimed @9800 RPM.[1] [4] [5] It was even more powerful than the fuel injected Honda CBR1100XX. It has been said it was more powerful than any other production motorcycle carbureted or not at 9,800 rpm where it made peak power except the Suzuki Hayabusa or ZX-12R.[4] [5] With a quarter mile time of 10.12 seconds at 136.9 mph.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Splitting Heirs: Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 v ZZR1400 . Bentman . Jon . Visor Down. February 18, 2016. March 28, 2008 .
  2. Web site: Honda CBR1100XX vs. Kawasaki ZZ-R1200. Strong . Elliot . Motorcycle.com. February 18, 2016. September 9, 2002 .
  3. Web site: Kawasaki ZX-6 and ZZR600 - Best Used Bikes . Cycle World . May 31, 2017. September 3, 2010 .
  4. Web site: 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 Motorcycle Test. Motorcyclist. February 18, 2016. February 24, 2009 .
  5. Web site: 2002-2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200. Carrithers . Tim . Motorcyclist. February 18, 2016. November 9, 2009 .