Model Name:ZX-12R
Manufacturer:KAWASAKI
Model Year:2000
It took in the know-how earned from the former GP500 racer model. It was a mega sport model that mounted a straight 4 engine that recorded 178PS (fastest in those days) with the use of EFI and RAM AIR. The engine was mounted on its box backbone frame that had an air cleaner inside its main pipe.
Specifications:
[Basic spec]
| Manufacturer | KAWASAKI | Engine Type | Water-Cooled 4 Stroke Parallel 4 Cylinder DOHC 4-Valve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Name | ZX-12R | Starter | Self Starter |
| Grade | - | Maximum Output (ps) | 178ps(131kw)/10500rpm |
| Drive Train | - | Maximum Torque (kgf/m) | 13.6kg-m(133.4N-m)/7500rpm |
| Model Type | ZXT20A | Curb Weight | 210 |
| Displacement | 1199 | Dry Weight | 207(Approximate Value) |
| Sales Launch Year | 2000/0 | Fuel Efficiency by Catalog | - |
| Height/Width/Length | 1200/-/2085 | Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 |
| Seat Height | - | Distance to Empty | - |
| Front Tire Indication | 120/70ZR17M/C 58W 290(2.90) | Fuel Supply | - |
| Rear Tire Indication | 200/50ZR17M/C 75W 290(2.90) |
[Service data]
| Standard Plug | CR9EKPA | Chain Size | 530 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Used Plugs | 4 | Chain Link Number | 116 |
| Engine Oil Amount | 3.6 | Battery Code | YTX14-BS 12V-12Ah |
| Engine Oil (Refill) | 2.5L | Headlight | 12V 60w/55w |
| Engine Oil (Element Replacement) | 2.8L | Headlight Type | H4 |
| Front Blinker Rating | 12V 21w | Headlight Remarks | - |
| Drive Sprocket Teeth Number | 18 | Tail Light Rating | 12V 21w/5w |
| Driven Sprocket Teeth Number | 46 | Rear Blinker Rating | 12V 21w |
[Machine detail]
| Motor Model Code | ZXT20AE | Caster Angle | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bore (mm) | - | Trail (mm) | - |
| Storke (mm) | - | Minimum Ground Clearance | - |
| Compression Ratio | - | Distance Between Axes | - |
| Ignition Method | - | Streering Angle (Right) | - |
| Engine Lubrication Type | - | Turning Angle (Left) | - |
| Frame Type | Aluminum Monocoque Frame | Mirror Screw Hole Diameter | - |
| Minimum Rotaion Radius | - | Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity | - |
[Underbody detail]
| Front Brake Type | Double Disc | Suspension Type (Rear) | Swing Arm (Uni-Trak) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Remarks | - | Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 1 |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Rear Suspension Stroke | - |
| Rear Brake Remarks | - | Rear Wheel Travel | - |
| Suspension Type (Front) | - | ABS | - |
| Front Fork Type | - | Drive Train | Chain |
| Front Suspension Stroke | - | Differential Oil Amount | - |
| Front Fork Diameter | - | Chain Remarks | - |
[Equipment]
| Seat Lowering Allowance | - | Theft Prevention Device | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Screw Hole Diameter | - | Tail Light Bulb Type | S25 |
| Mirror Remarks | Cowl Mirror | Tail Light Base Shape | BAY15D |
| Electronic Device Remarks | - | Tail Light Base Shape 2 | - |
| Fuel Gauge | - | Tail Light Remarks | Uses two |
| Clock | - | Front Blinker Bulb Type | S25 |
| Hazard | - | Front Blinker Base Shape | BA15S/BA15S |
[Engine detail]
| Clutch Type | - | Tappet Clearance (mm) EX | 0.22-0.31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | - | Idling Initial Value (rpm) | 950-105(rpm) |
| Number of Gears | - | Needle Steps (Clip Location) | - |
| Gear Ratio | - | Float Level (mm) | - |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | - | Air Screw Return | - |
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | 2.556 | Main Jet Type | - |
| Variable Speed Vehicle Gear Ratio | - | Main Jet Number | - |
| Tappet Clearance (mm) IN | 0.15-0.24 |
[Other spec]
| Clutch Cable Length | 970 | Rear Brake Cable Length | 720 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choke Cable Length | 870 | Other Cables | Direct (R)670/(L)700 |
| Meter Cable Length | - | Engine Number (Production Launch) | - |
| Throttle Cable Length | 785/785 | Engine Number (Production End) | - |
| Front Brake Cable Length | Direct (R)670/(L)700 |
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