Kawasaki ZRX 1200: review, history, specs

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Class: standard

Production: 2001-2016

Related: Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Predecessor: Kawasaki ZRX1100

Models
Kawasaki ZRX1200R (ZR1200A)

2001-2008

(Japan, Europe, North America)

Kawasaki ZRX1200S (ZR1200B)

2001-2004

(Japan, Europe)

Kawasaki ZRX1200 (ZR1200C)

2001-2004

(Europe)

Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG (ZR1200D)

2009-2016

(Japan)

Kawasaki ZRX1200R (ZR1200A)
Kawasaki ZRX1200S (ZR1200B)
Kawasaki ZRX1200 (ZR1200C)
Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG (ZR1200D)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2001 Japan, Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200R; Kawasaki ZRX1200S; Kawasaki ZRX1200

Code: ZR1200-A1; ZR1200-B1; ZR1200-C1

2002 Japan, Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200R; Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Code: ZR1200-A2; ZR1200-B2

2003 Japan, Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200R; Kawasaki ZRX1200S; Kawasaki ZRX1200

Code: ZR1200-A3; ZR1200-B3; ZR1200-C2

2004 Japan, Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200R; Kawasaki ZRX1200S; Kawasaki ZRX1200

Code: ZR1200-A4; ZR1200-B4; ZR1200-C3

2005 Japan, Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Code: ZR1200-A5

2006 Japan, Europe, North America Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Code: ZR1200-A6F

2007 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Code: ZR1200-A7F

2008 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Code: ZR1200-A8F

2009 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG

Code: ZR1200D9F

2010 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG

Code: ZR1200DAF

2011 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG

Code: ZR1200DBF

2012 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG

Code: ZR1200DCF

2013 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG

Code: ZR1200DDF

2014 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG

Code: ZR1200DEF

2015 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG

Code: ZR1200DFF

2016 Japan Name: Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG

Code: ZR1200DGF

Specifications

Kawasaki ZRX1200: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2120 mm / 83,5 in
Overall width 780 mm / 30,7 in
Overall height 1150 mm / 45,3 in – ZR1200A

1230 mm / 48,4 in – ZR1200B

1095 mm / 43,1 in – ZR1200C

1155 mm / 45,5 in – ZR1200D

Seat height 790 mm / 31,1 in
Wheelbase 1465 mm / 57,7 in – ZR1200A-B-C

1470 mm / 57,9 in – ZR1200D

Ground clearance 135 mm / 5,3 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 246 kg / 542 lbs – ZR1200A, ZR1200D

250 kg / 551 lbs – ZR1200B

245 kg / 540 lbs – ZR1200C

FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 43 mm telescopic fork (adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock KYB (adjustable), 123 mm / 4,8 in
Front tire size 120/70-ZR17 (58W)
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17 (73W)
Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 6-piston calipers – ZR1200A-B-C

Double petal disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers – ZR1200D

Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 19,0 l / 5,02 US gal – ZRX1200 (except Japan)

18,0 l / 4,75 US gal – ZRX1200 (Japan)

Trail 106 mm / 4,17 in – ZR1200A-B-C

100 mm / 3,94 in – ZR1200D

Fuel economy / consumption 5,03 l / 100 km (46,8 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Water-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 10.1:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 122,0 hp (90,0 kW) / 8500 rpm – ZR1200A-B-C (except Japan)

100,0 hp (74,0 kW) / 8000 rpm – ZR1200A-B (Japan) 2001-2003

95,0 hp (70,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – ZR1200A-B (Japan) 2004-2008

110,0 hp (81,0 kW) / 8000 rpm – ZR1200D

Max. torque 112,0 Nm (11,4 kgf*m) / 7000 rpm – ZR1200A-B-C (except Japan)

102,0 Nm (10,4 kgf*m) / 6000 rpm – ZR1200A-B (Japan) 2001-2003

101,0 Nm (10,3 kgf*m) / 3500 rpm – ZR1200A-B (Japan) 2004-2008

107,0 Nm (10,9 kgf*m) / 6000 rpm – ZR1200D

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,0 sec.[2]
Top speed 236 km/h (147 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK36 (with K-TRIC - Kawasaki Throttle Response Ignition Control) – ZR1200A-B-C

Fuel injection – ZR1200D

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed – ZR1200A-B-C

6-speed – ZR1200D

Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.637 – ZR1200A-B-C

1.615 – ZR1200D

Final reduction 2.470 – ZR1200A-B-C

2.444 – ZR1200D

Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.733

1.947

1.478 (1.590 – ZR1200D)

1.192 (1.333 – ZR1200D)

1.035 (1.153 – ZR1200D)

1.035 – ZR1200D

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase AC, 28,6A/14,0V at 6000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-14Ah

Images

Kawasaki ZRX1200: images, gallery.

Kawasaki ZRX1200R (ZR1200A) 2001-2003
Kawasaki ZRX1200R (ZR1200A) 2004-2008
Kawasaki ZRX1200S (ZR1200B) 2001-2003
Kawasaki ZRX1200S (ZR1200B) 2004
Kawasaki ZRX1200 (ZR1200C)
Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG (ZR1200D)
Kawasaki ZRX1200 DAEG (ZR1200D) Final Edition 2016

Videos

Kawasaki ZRX1200: video.

2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 Overview

Manuals

Kawasaki ZRX1200: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki ZRX1200 (06/2001) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki ZRX1200 (06/2001) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki ZRX1200 (06/2001) | Top speed