Kawasaki ZZ-R 1200 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki ZZ-R 1200 motorcycle specifications include a 1,164 cc (71.03 cu in) engine, power of 158 hp (115.3 kW), and a listed weight of 236 kg (520.3 lb).

Key specifications

2003Year released
1,164 ccDisplacement
158 hpPower
236 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height
23 LFuel tank
1,500 mmWheelbase

How the Kawasaki ZZ-R 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.

Engine power158 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement1,164 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 70% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 87th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height800 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity23 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 50% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 97th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power93rd

158 hp — more powerful than about 93% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement87th

1,164 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height49th

800 mm — taller than about 49% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity97th

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.

Wheelbase1,500 mm
This bike

1,500

Kawasaki avg

1,441

4% above average.

Seat height800 mm
This bike

800

Kawasaki avg

801

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,164 cc • 158 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,500 mmSeat 800 mm
Motorcycle chassis overview

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.669 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 669.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 135.7 hp/L

Model information

Year released 2003

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,164 cc (71.03 cu in)
Power 158 hp (115.3 kW)
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 236 kg (520.3 lb)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,500 mm (59.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 23.00 L (6.08 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.6695 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Silver, Black, Blue

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.