Kawasaki ZZR1200 (ZX1200C): review, history, specs

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Class: sport-touring

Production: 2002-2005

Predecessor: Kawasaki ZZ-R1100

Successor: Kawasaki ZZ-R1400

Model
Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

2002-2005

(Europe, North America, Asia)

Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2002 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Code: ZX1200-C1

2003 Europe, North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Code: ZX1200-C2

2004 North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Code: ZX1200-C3

2005 North America, Asia Name: Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Code: ZX1200-C4

Specifications

Kawasaki ZZ-R1200: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2160 mm / 85,0 in
Overall width 755 mm / 29,7 in
Overall height 1245 mm / 49,0 in
Seat height 800 mm / 31,5 in
Wheelbase 1505 mm / 59,3 in
Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,12 in
Dry weight 236 kg / 520 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 271 kg / 597 lbs
FRAME Type Tubular, double cradle (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 43 mm (adjustable spring pre-load), 120 mm / 4,72 in – ZX1200C1-C2

Telescopic fork 43 mm (adjustable spring pre-load + rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,72 in – ZX1200C3-C4

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load) , 120 mm / 4,72 in
Front tire size 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear tire size 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Front brake Double disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 23,0 l / 6,1 US gal
Trail 104 mm / 4,09 in
Fuel economy / consumption 5,97 l / 100 km (39,4 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 79,0 x 59,4 mm
Displacement 1164 cm³ (71,03 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 155,0 hp (114,0 kW) / 9800 rpm – full-power version
Max. torque 125,0 Nm (12,7 kgf*m) / 8200 rpm – full-power version
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 2,96 sec.[2]
Top speed 269 km/h (167 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVKD40
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.637
Final reduction 2.588
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.733

1.947

1.590

1.333

1.153

1.035

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC, 45 13.5V at 8000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-14Ah – ZX1200C1-С2

12V-12Ah – ZX1200C3-С4

Images

Kawasaki ZZ-R1200: images, gallery.

Kawasaki ZZ-R1200
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Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Videos

Kawasaki ZZ-R1200: video.

Kawasaki ZZR1200

Manuals

Kawasaki ZZ-R1200: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 (07/2002) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 (07/2002) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 (07/2002) | Top speed