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Kawasaki ZRX 1200S

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Make Model

Kawasaki ZRX 1200S

Year

2004 - 05

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

227 kg / 500.4 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

Consumption Average

17.6 km/lit

Standing ¼ Mile  

10.9 sec

Top Speed

246  km/h / 152.8 mph

Kawasaki extended its retro musclebike lineup with this 'muscle tourer'. Essentially the ZRX1200R with a larger half-fairing, the 1200S was a straightforward way to produce a new all-rounder. The curvaceous half-fairing offers effective wind protection, guiding the blast up and over the rider. A twin-beam reflector headlight gives excellent illumination, and wide-set mirrors further improve usability. A revised dashboard includes a temperature and fuel gauge. These changes make the ZRX1200S a good choice for middle-distance touring, although the 140 mile range of the 19 litre tank isn't particularly impressive. The 1200S carries some extra weight over the ZRX1200R, but handles and performs almost identically.