Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R
Manufacturer - Kawasaki Motorcycle & Engine Company
Parent company - Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Production - 2000-2006
Successor - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14
Class - Sportbike
Engine - 1,199 cc (73.2 cu in) four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC, inline-four
Bore / stroke - 83.0 mm × 55.4 mm (3.27 in × 2.18 in)
Compression ratio - 12.2:1
Top speed - 312 km/h (194 mph)
Power - 133.1 kW (178.5 hp) @ 9,500 rpm (claimed) / 120.2-121.3 kW (161.2-162.7 hp) (rear wheel)
Torque - 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) @ 7,500 rpm (claimed) / 123.7 N⋅m (91.2 lb⋅ft) (rear wheel)
Transmission - 6-speed sequential manual, chain-drive, wet-clutch (18/46 gearing)
Frame type - Aluminum monocoque
Suspension - Front: 43 mm KYB , Inverted telescopic fork, with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound and 12-way compression damping . (4.72 in.) wheel travel / Rear: Bottom-Link with gas-charged shock: piggy-back reservoir, adjustable spring preload, 18-way rebound and 20-way compression . (5.51 in.) wheel travel
Brakes - Front: Dual semi-floating 320 mm (13 in) discs with dual 6-piston tokico calipers
Rear: Single 230 mm (9.1 in) disc with opposed 2-piston caliper
Tires - Dunlop Sportmax II D207 - Front: 120/70ZR17 / Rear: 200/50ZR17
Rake, trail - 23.5°, 93 mm (3.66 in)
Wheelbase - 1,440 mm (56.69 in)
Dimensions - L: 2,080 mm (81.89 in) / W: 720 mm (28.5 in) / H: 1,185 mm (46.65 in)
Seat height - 810 mm (31.9 in)
Weight - 210 kg (463 lb) (dry) / 247 kg (545 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity - 20 L; 4.4 imp gal (5.3 US gal)
Oil capacity - 2,800 ml (2.96 US qt) oil & filter change / 3,600 ml (3.8 US qt) completely dry
Fuel consumption - 7.3 L/100 km; 38.6 mpg.imp (32.1 mpg.US)
Turning radius - 3.0 m (9.8 ft)
Related - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R / Kawasaki Ninja ZX-7R / Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R / Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R is a motorcycle in the Ninja sport bike series made by Kawasaki from 2000 through 2006. The 1,199 cc (73.2 cu in) inline-four engine produced 178 hp (133 kW) at low speed, and increased to 190 hp (140 kW) at high speed due to its ram-air intake, making it the most powerful production motorcycle up to 2006 and the release of the ZX-14. It was a contender to be the fastest production motorcycle, and played a role in bringing to a truce the escalating competition to build an ever-faster motorcycle. Its top speed was electronically limited to 186 mph (300 km/h), tying it with the Suzuki Hayabusa and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 as the fastest production motorcycle on the market, after the 303-312 km/h (188-194 mph) 1999 Hayabusa was replaced with a speed-limited version as part of a gentlemen's agreement between motorcycle manufacturers that lasted until the 298-311 km/h (185.4-193.24 mph) 2007 MV Agusta F4 R 312.
Model designation
Usually 1,200 cc Kawasaki sportbike was called ZZ-R1200 in some markets and ZX-12R in others, but the ZX-12R only went by one name. The 2002-2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 touring motorcycle did use this scheme, going by either ZZ-R1200 or ZX-12C. The ZX-12R's R designation followed the race-replica Kawasaki ZX-6R, ZX-7R, ZX-9R, ZX-10R.
Top speed limited by agreement
Apart from the first year of production ZX-12R, the 2000 model year was unrestricted, 2001 onwards its top speed was restricted by a motorcycle manufacturer gentlemen's agreement that was started in late 1999. This was due to a voluntary gentlemen's agreement that included BMW Motorrad and the Japanese manufacturers, amid fears of government regulation of motorcycle speeds mainly in Europe. Prior to the agreement, with rumors of going 200-mph Kawasaki had planned a world press event to launch their answer to Suzuki's Hayabusa, but the event was abruptly cancelled, and instead the ZX-12R with a revised engine control unit that limited speed to about 300 km/h was released with no fanfare or comment by Kawasaki.
Performance
At its introduction the ZX-12R was Kawasaki's flagship sport bike and a competitor to the Suzuki Hayabusa. Its handling and braking matched the power of the engine resulting in a motorcycle that was docile at low speeds and very easy to handle in heavy traffic, [opinion] but had strong acceleration. The 1,199 cc (73.2 cu in) displacement engine generated 161.2 hp (120.2 kW) at the rear wheel. Cycle World tested the ZX-12R's 0 to 97 km/h (0 to 60 mph) acceleration at 2.59 seconds. They found an electronically-limited top speed of 187 mph (301 km/h), a 97 to 0 km/h (60 to 0 mph) braking distance of 36 m (118 ft), and fuel economy of 32.1 mpg.US (7.3 L/100 km; 38.6 mpg.imp). They tested the 0 to 1⁄4 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km) time at 10.04 seconds, reaching 231.39 km/h (143.78 mph). The 1/4 mile result Motorcyclist reported was 9.87 seconds at 235.43 km/h (146.29 mph), and Sport Rider found 9.95 seconds at 232.39 km/h (144.40 mph).
Monocoque aluminum frame
While most sport bikes use an aluminum perimeter frame, the ZX-12R uses a unique monocoque aluminum frame. Described by Cycle World in 2000 as a "monocoque backbone...a single large diameter beam" and "Fabricated from a combination of castings and sheet-metal stampings", this was the first use of this type of frame on a mass-produced production motorcycle. This design surpasses the level of chassis strength and stiffness associated with conventional aluminum perimeter frames. Its intention was also to make the bike narrower, and there by more aerodynamic. The design saves space by housing the battery and incorporating an efficient airbox and a cartridge-type air filter that slides into the frame. It was fuel-injected with four Mikuni 46 mm throttle bodies and was Kawasaki's first fuel-injected sport bike since the 1981-1985 GPZ1100.
Model history
The 2002 model was updated with 140 changes. While some of those changes made the bike easier to launch- such as a heavier crankshaft, a reshaped flywheel, and fuel mapping changes- it had 1.3 hp (0.97 kW) less than the 2000 and 2001 models' 162.7 hp (121.3 kW). It had a revised suspension with stiffer front fork springs and a softer rear shock spring. The front fender had cosmetic changes, and panels were added to the inner fairing below the instruments and bars. The centrally-located ram-air intake scoop protruding from the fairing that takes advantage of the higher front air pressure was revised. This intake is integrated into a wider and shorter front cowling from Kawasaki Aerospace Company division, lowering the drag coefficient by one point from 33 to 32. The last update was in 2004, with the addition of radial brakes and more fuel injection changes. The ZX-12R was discontinued in 2006, and was followed by the 2006ZX-14 (ZZR1400) which had a similar monocoque frame.

2000 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R
Custom ZX-12R
Custom 2001 ZX-12R
Kawasaki ZX-12R Drag Racer
Front view
Left side view

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ZX-12R Ninja

ZX-12R Ninja - спортивный мотоцикл производства компании Kawasaki. Отличается жёсткой работой КПП и подвесками с широким диапазоном настроек.
Технические характеристики
Двигатель: 1199 см3, 4-тактный, 4-цилиндровый, рядный, DOHC, 4 клапана, жидкостное охлаждение
Мощность: 178 л.с. при 10500 об/мин
Мощность с инерционным наддувом: 190 л.с. при 10500 об/мин.
Максимальный крутящий момент: 134 Нм при 7500 об/мин
Разгон (0-100 км/ч): 2,6 сек
Максимальная скорость: 300 км/ч с ограничителем и ~ 340 км/ч на версиях без ограничителя
Длина: 2070 мм
База: 1440 мм
Сухая масса: 215 кг
Снаряженная масса: 247 кг
Передняя шина: 120/70-ZR17
Задняя шина: 200/50-ZR17

Основная Информация
Модель: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R
Год выпуска: 2000-2006
Тип мотоцикла: спортбайк

Двигатель и трансмиссия
Тип двигателя: рядный 4-х цилиндровый
Тактов: 4
Топливная система: Injection. Fuel injection with 46-mm throttle bodies and sub throttles
Газораспределение: DOHC
Зажигание: Digital
Рабочий объём: 1,20
Степень сжатия: 12,2:1
Диаметр цилиндра × ход поршня: 83,0 × 55,4
Охлаждение: жидкостное
Коробка передач: 6 передач
Стартер: электрический
Привод: цепь

Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja

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Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja

Загальна інформація
Виробник - Kawasaki
Роки випуску - 2000-2006
Тип - Спортивний мотоцикл
Складові
КПП - 6 швидкісна
Привід - ланцюговий
Технічні характеристики
Максимальна швидкість, км/год - 299
Габарити
Довжина, мм - 2080
Ширина, мм - 725
Висота, мм - 1185

ZX-12R Ninja - спортивний мотоцикл виробництва компанії Kawasaki. Аж до 2006 року був найпотужнішим серійним мотоциклом. Відрізняється жорсткою роботою КПП, підвісками з широким діапазоном налаштувань і важкою керованістю. Максимальна швидкість обмежена 300 км/год. На тестових випробуваннях досягав швидкості 320 км/год.
У 2006 році його замінив Kawasaki ZZR 1400.
Технічні характеристики
Двигун: 1199 см³, 4-тактний, 4-циліндровий, рядний, DOHC, 4 клапана, рідинне охолодження
Максимальна потужність: 185 к.с. при 10000 об / хв
Максимальний крутний момент: 134 Нм при 7500 об / хв
Довжина: 2070 мм
База: 1440 мм
Суха маса: 215 кг
Передня шина: 120/70-ZR17
Задня шина: 200/50-ZR17
Основна Інформація
Модель: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12 R
Рік випуску: 2005
Тип мотоцикла: спортбайк
Двигун і трансмісія
Тип двигуна: рядний 4-циліндровий
Тактів: 4
Паливна система: Injection. Fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies and sub throttles
Контроль палива: DOHC
Запалювання: Digital
Об'єм двигуна: 1.20
Компресія: 12.2:1
Діаметр х Хід поршня: 83.0 x 55.4
Охолодження: рідинне
Коробка передач: 6 швидкостей
Стартер: електро
Привід: ланцюг

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