How old is the Kawasaki zzr1200 motor?
When tested back in 2002 the ZZR1200 proved quite adept. The feel was akin to a super-sized CBR600, but riding this five-year-old example showed that while the ZZR motor can take some 35,000 miles of abuse and stunningly still match a box-fresh 1400 for performance, the same cannot be said of its handling.
Is the ZZR 1200 a good car to drive?
In a straight line however, feel free to revel in the bass of the engine note and the occasional sonic boom. So, given the power to the rear wheel you may conclude I scared myself on the ZZR. The answer is – yes. It was brilliant fun!
What was the problem with the Kawasaki ZZR1400?
The ZZR1400 motor also struggled, curiously, when ridden sort of ‘furiously’ for the photoshoot. When turning in the road for repeated passes past the photographer the ZZR1400 would fluff badly off the bottom, requiring clutch slip and a good handful to get it going.
What’s the difference between a zzr1200 and a kayabas?
Weight is of course down – a claimed 215kg (dry) as against the ZZR1200’s 236kg. And the geometry is sharper again, 23û compared to 25¡. Significantly the suspension is now of a super sports specification. The 43mm Kayabas are now inverted with compression and rebound damping adjustment and the same goes for the shock.
When tested back in 2002 the ZZR1200 proved quite adept. The feel was akin to a super-sized CBR600, but riding this five-year-old example showed that while the ZZR motor can take some 35,000 miles of abuse and stunningly still match a box-fresh 1400 for performance, the same cannot be said of its handling.
The ZZR1400 motor also struggled, curiously, when ridden sort of ‘furiously’ for the photoshoot. When turning in the road for repeated passes past the photographer the ZZR1400 would fluff badly off the bottom, requiring clutch slip and a good handful to get it going.
Why did Kawasaki limit the power output of the ZZ R1100?
In the interest of public opinion and political correctness, Kawasaki did limit the power output of some ZZ-R1100’s but this restriction was no more than a set of carburettor tops that limited the movement of the carb slide and with it the amount of petrol that could make its way into the engine and produce more horses.
Weight is of course down – a claimed 215kg (dry) as against the ZZR1200’s 236kg. And the geometry is sharper again, 23û compared to 25¡. Significantly the suspension is now of a super sports specification. The 43mm Kayabas are now inverted with compression and rebound damping adjustment and the same goes for the shock.
Can a Kawasaki ZZR1400 be U-Turned?
When turning in the road for repeated passes past the photographer the ZZR1400 would fluff badly off the bottom, requiring clutch slip and a good handful to get it going. By contrast you could U-turn the ZZR1200 and then, with a deft dip of the clutch, launch the old ‘un up the road with a satisfyingly large and lusty wheely.
Which is better Kawasaki ZX-12R or Kawasaki ZZR1400?
The chassis, an aluminium monocoque, is a development of that used in the ZX-12R but is massively better than that. Kawasaki claim the monocoque is inherently more rigid than a twin-spar frame, and the ZZR1400 feels low and intuitive. Weight is of course down – a claimed 215kg (dry) as against the ZZR1200’s 236kg.
What should I look for in a Kawasaki zx12r?
Looking at older bikes, they all will have issues with rust/pitting. This is something to fix over the winter months. If buying a ZX12R you do need to check the bike through out, like with any other used bike. Most of your money will be spent on tires, specially rear tires.
When did the Kawasaki ZZ R1200 come out?
But we’re talking essentially a 1986 design, and next to that crowd of newer machines, the Concours is showing its technological age. The Ninja sportbike line has been getting racier by the year, too, so until this model year the sport-touring Kawasaki was slowly becoming an endangered species. Filling the gap is the new 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200.
What’s the steering angle on a Kawasaki ZX 12R?
For a sports-tourer, the Kawasaki ZX-12R handles very well indeed and it has an unusually steep steering head angle of 23.5 degrees, making the front end feel fairly nimble.