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
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.
About 114% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 70% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 87th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th 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.
158 hp — more powerful than about 93% of Kawasaki models with power data.
1,164 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Kawasaki models.
800 mm — taller than about 49% 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.
800
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.669 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 669.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 135.7 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 2003 |
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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) |
| Power | 158 hp (115.3 kW) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 236 kg (520.3 lb) |
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| 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) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6695 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Silver, Black, 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.