2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2012


2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Kawasaki's profilation of this bike
When passion and technology merge, great literbikes are born — including the 2012 Ninja® ZX™-10R. Overhauled just last year, the ZX-10R bristles with the newest technology, including Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control, elevating it above all others in its class.

General information
Model Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Model year 2012
Category Sport
Price as newUS$ 13699. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.6  Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Compression 13.0:1
Bore x stroke 76.0 x 55.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. DFI with four 47mm Keihin throttle bodies with oval sub-throttles, two injectors per cylinder
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCBI with digital advance and Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC)
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 25.0°
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)
Front suspension 43mm inverted Big Piston Fork (BPF), adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension Horizontal back-link with gas-charged shock, stepless, dual-range (low-/high-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 5.5 in.
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 198.0 kg (436.6 pounds)
Seat height 813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1115 mm (43.9 inches)
Overall length 2075 mm (81.7 inches)
Overall width 716 mm (28.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1425 mm (56.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Lime Green/ Metallic Spark Black, Passion Red/ Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Flat Platinum Gray/ Metallic Spark Black
Starter Electric
Factory warranty 12 Months
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