The Kawasaki ZZR 1200 motorcycle specifications include a 1,164 cc (71.03 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki ZZR 1200 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 70% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 87th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 50% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 97th 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.
1,164 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Kawasaki models.
780 mm — taller than about 30% of Kawasaki models.
23 L — larger than about 97% 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.
1,500
1,441
4% above average.
780
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,164 cc (71.03 cu in) |
| Torque | 164.0 Nm (16.7 kgf-m or 121.0 ft.lbs) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 236 kg (520.3 lb) |
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| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,500 mm (59.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 23.00 L (6.08 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 270.0 km/h (167.8 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.6780 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Silver, Blue |
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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.