Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager (Voyager XII): review, history, specs

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Class: tourer

Production: 1986-2003

Also called: Kawasaki Voyager 1200, Kawasaki Voyager XII

Predecessor: Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager XIII

Models
Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII

1986

(North America)

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII

1987-2003

(North America)

Kawasaki Voyager XII (ZG1200-A1, 1986)
Kawasaki Voyager XII (ZG1200-B1-B17, 1987-2003)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1986 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-A1

1987 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B1

1988 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B2

1989 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B3

1990 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B4

1991 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B5

1992 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B6

1993 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B7

1994 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B8

1995 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B9

1996 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B10

1997 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B11

1998 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B12

1999 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B13

2000 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B14

2001 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B15

2002 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B16

2003 North America Name: Kawasaki Voyager 1200 (Voyager XII)

Code: ZG1200-B17

Specifications

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2815 mm / 110,8 in
Overall width 965 mm / 38,0 in
Overall height 1485 mm / 58,5 in
Seat height 755 mm / 29,7 in
Wheelbase 1620 mm / 63,8 in
Ground clearance 140 mm / 5,51 in
Dry weight 317 kg / 698 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 347 kg / 765 lbs
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 41 mm (pneumatic, adjustable), 140 mm / 5,51 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock (pneumatic, adjustable), 100 mm / 3,93 in
Front tire size 130/90-16 (67H)
Rear tire size 150/90-15 (74H)
Front brake Double disc, 260 mm, 1-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 23,2 l / 6,1 US gal
Trail 121 mm / 4,7 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,63 l / 100 km (35,5 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders, in-line
Bore & Stroke 78,0 x 62,6 mm
Displacement 1196 cm³ (72,98 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 97,0 hp (71,3 kW) / 7000 rpm
Max. torque 108,0 Nm (11,0 kgf*m) / 5000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 4,72 sec.[2]
Top speed 182 km/h (113 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK30
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.706
Final reduction 2.424
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.733

1.800

1.333

1.035

0.838

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC, 35A at 7000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-20Ah

Images

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII: images, gallery.

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII
Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII
Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII
Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII
Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII
Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII

Videos

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII: video.

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Manuals

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Voyager XII (04/1999) | Average MPG
  2. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Voyager XII (04/1999) | 0-60 mph
  3. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Voyager XII (04/1999) | Top speed
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