The Kawasaki ZRX 1200R is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine and 4 valves per cylinder. The bike has a capacity of 1165cc and a compression ratio of 10.1:1. Induction is via 4x Keihin CVK36 carburetors, while ignition is digital with K-TRICK. The bike has a maximum power output of 122hp @ 8500rpm and a maximum torque output of 112Nm @ 7000rpm. Transmission is five-speed, and final drive is via chain.
The front suspension features a 43mm fully adjustable, conventional cartridge-type fork with 12-way compression and rebound damping adjustment, as well as fork spring preload. The rear suspension is fully adjustable. Front brakes are 2x 310mm discs with 6-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 250mm disc with 2-piston caliper. Tyres are 120/70 ZR17 (front) and 180/55 ZR17 (rear).
The bike has a wheelbase of 1465mm and a seat height of 790mm. Dry weight is 223kg, and fuel capacity is 19 litres. Fuel consumption average is 17.6km/lit. The standing 1/4 mile time is 10.9 seconds, and top speed is 246km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki ZRX 1200R
| Year | 2003 – 04 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 1165 cc / 71.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 x 59.4 mm. |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Induction | 4x Keihin CVK36 carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital with K-TRICK |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 122 hp / 88.9 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm fully adjustable, conventional cartridge-type fork, offers 12-way compression and rebound damping adjustment as well as fork spring preload |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable rear shock |
| Front Brakes | 2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.7 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 223 kg / 491.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 17.6 km/lit |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 246 km/h / 152.8 mph |
