The Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja motorcycle specifications include a 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) engine, power of 185 hp (135.0 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 215 kg (474 lb).
Key specifications
The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja 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 150% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 94th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 75% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 88th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 31% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 79th 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.
185 hp — more powerful than about 94% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,199 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Kawasaki models.
810 mm — taller than about 53% of Kawasaki models.
20 L — larger than about 79% 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.
1,440
1,441
Close to average.
810
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 200/50-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.860 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 860.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 154.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,199 cc (73.16 cu in) |
| Power | 185 hp (135.0 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 134.0 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 98.8 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 55.4 mm (3.3 x 2.2 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 200/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 215 kg (474 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 308.0 km/h (191.4 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.8605 hp/kg |
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.