Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII (1997-99)

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The Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII is a four stroke transverse four-cylinder motorcycle produced from 1997-99. It has a 1196cc capacity engine with a liquid-cooled cooling system and four Keihin CVK30 carburetors. The compression ratio is 10.0:1, and the lubrication system is wet, multi-disc, and manual. The ignition is electronic with vacuum advance, and the motorcycle starts with an electric ignition. It is capable of producing a maximum power output of 97 hp / 72.3 kW and a maximum torque of 11.0 kgf-m / 79.5 lb-ft. The transmission system consists of a five-speed gearbox with a shaft final drive. The front suspension has a 41mm equalized air fork with a remote filler, while the rear suspension has equalized air shocks with a remote filler and adjustable rebound damping. The front brakes are two 260mm discs with two-piston calipers, and the rear brakes are a single 250mm disc. The front tire has a size of 130/90-16, while the rear tire is 150/90-15. The wheelbase measures 1,620 mm / 63.8 in, and the seat height is 755 mm / 29.7 in. The motorcycle has a ground clearance of 140 mm / 5.5 in and a dry weight of 317 kg / 698.9 lbs. The fuel capacity is 23 liters / 6.1 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII

Year: 1997 – 99


Engine: Four stroke transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1196 cc / 72.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 78 x 62.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Lubrication: Wet, Multi-disc, Manual
Induction: 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors
Ignition: Electronic with vacuum advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 97 hp / 72.3 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 11.0 kgf-m / 79.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 41mm equalized air fork with remote filler
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm /

Rear Suspension: Equalized air shocks with remote filler and adjustable rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x 260mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc
Front Tyre: 130/90-16
Rear Tyre: 150/90-15
Wheelbase: 1,620 mm / 63.8 in
Seat Height: 755 mm / 29.7 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight: 317 kg / 698.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal

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