The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R motorcycle specifications include a 1,200 cc (73.22 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 210 kg (463 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 75% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 88th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 70th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,200 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Kawasaki models.
820 mm — taller than about 64% of Kawasaki models.
18.9 L — larger than about 70% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
739
833
11% below average.
1,199
1,175
Close to average.
1,450
1,441
Close to average.
820
801
Close to average.
119
187
36% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 200/50-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 200 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 50% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2005 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,200 cc (73.22 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 55.4 mm (3.3 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies and sub throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum monocoque |
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| Front suspension | 43mm inverted hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable ride height, and adjustable preload |
| Rake | 23.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydralic. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 200/50-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 210 kg (463 lb) |
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| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 739 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,199 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.92 L (5.00 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Spark Black |
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| Price as new | US$ 10999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.