The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R motorcycle dimensions for 2005 is width 29.1 in (739 mm), height 47.2 in (1,199 mm), wheelbase 57.1 in (1,450 mm), seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm).
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 32.3 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.2%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 29.1 in (739 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Height | 47.2 in (1,199 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 2.5 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 57.1 in (1,450 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Seat height | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (119 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | 29.1 in (739 mm) | 47.2 in (1,199 mm) | 57.1 in (1,450 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.3 in (820 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.1 in (1,450 mm), giving the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.8 in above the category median.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.7 in (119 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.
What do the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 29.1 in (739 mm) and representative height is 47.2 in (1,199 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R?
The main listed figures are wheelbase 57.1 in (1,450 mm), seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), and ground clearance 4.7 in (119 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.