Kawasaki ZZR 1200 (2004-05)

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The Kawasaki ZZR 1200 motorcycle was produced from 2004-05, with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1164cc. The compression ratio is 10.6:1 while the cooling system is liquid cooled with a wet sump lubrication. It has 4x Keihin CVKD40, TPS induction and digital ignition starting, with a maximum power output of 158.8 hp/116.8 kW @ 9800 rpm and a maximum torque of 164 Nm/121 lb-ft @ 8200 rpm. The bike has a wet, multiple-disc, cable-operated clutch, and a 6-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The frame is an aluminum perimeter design with cartridge-style fork suspension in the front and a UNI-TRAK system with remote reservoir shock suspension in the rear, both with preload adjustment. The front brakes consist of 2x 320mm discs with 6 piston calipers and a single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The bike has a Rake of 25 degrees and a Trail of 106 mm / 4.1 in, with dimensions of Length 2160 mm / 85 in, Width 754 mm / 29.7 in, and Height 1245 mm / 49 in. The Wheelbase is 1500 mm / 59.3 in, Seat Height is 800 mm / 31.5 in, Ground Clearance is 130 mm / 5.1 in. The Dry Weight is 236 kg / 520 lbs with a fuel capacity of 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 1200

Year: 2004 – 05


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1164 cc / 71.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 78 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.6:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Induction: 4x Keihin CVKD40, TPS
Ignition: Digital ignition
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 158.8 hp / 116.8 kW @ 9800 rpm
Max Torque: 164 Nm / 121 lb-ft @ 8200 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Aluminum perimeter design
Front Suspension: Cartridge-style fork with preload adjustment
Front Wheel Travel: 123 mm / 4.8 in
Rear Suspension: UNI-TRAK (R) system with remote reservoir shock with preload adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 123 mm / 4.8 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55-ZR17
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail: 106 mm / 4.1 in
Dimensions: Length 2160 mm / 85 in Width 754 mm / 29.7 in Height 1245 mm / 49 in
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59.3 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Ground Clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in.
Dry Weight: 236 kg / 520 lbs.
Wet Weight: 270 kg / 595 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal

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