Kawasaki ZRX1200 (2001-02)

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The Kawasaki ZRX 1200R was produced in 2001 and 2002. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1165cc. The engine has four valves per cylinder and is liquid-cooled with a compression ratio of 10.1:1. The induction system consists of four Keihin CVK36 carburetors while the ignition system is digital with K-TRICK. The bike generates up to 122 horsepower and 112 Nm of torque. The motorcycle has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. Front suspension consists of a 43 mm fully adjustable, conventional cartridge-type fork, while the rear suspension is a fully adjustable shock. The brake system features 310mm discs and six-piston calipers on the front and a single 250mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear. It has front and rear ZR17 tires and a wheelbase of 1465mm with a seat height of 790mm. The dry weight of the bike is 223kg with a fuel capacity of 19 liters which can provide a consumption average of 17.6 km per liter. The bike’s standing 1/4 mile performance is completed in 10.9 seconds and its top speed is around 246 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZRX 1200R

Year: 2001 – 02


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1165 cc / 71.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 79 x 59.4 mm.
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1
Induction: 4x Keihin CVK36 carburetors
Ignition: Digital with K-TRICK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 122 hp / 88.9 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43 mm fully adjustable, conventional cartridge-type fork, offers 12-way compression and rebound damping adjustment as well as fork spring preload
Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable rear shock
Front Brakes: 2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase: 1465 mm / 57.7 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 223 kg / 491.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Consumption Average: 17.6 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec
Top Speed: 246 km/h / 152.8 mph

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