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GENERAL INFORMATION	Ninja® ZX-12R	Ninja® ZX-12R
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Kawasaki

Model Year	2005	2005

Model	Ninja® ZX-12R	Ninja® ZX-12R

M.S.R.P.	$11,299.00	$11,299.00

POWERTRAIN
Engine	Four-stroke, DOHC, inline four, Liquid cooled	Four-stroke, DOHC, inline four, Liquid cooled

Displacement	1,198cc	1,198cc

Bore x Stroke	83.0 x 55.4mm	83.0 x 55.4mm

Compression Ratio	12.2:1	12.2:1

Fuel System	Fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies and sub throttles	Fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies and sub throttles

Fuel Capacity	5.0 gal.	5.0 gal.

DRIVETRAIN
Ignition	Digital	Digital

Transmission	Six-speed	Six-speed

Final Drive	n/a	n/a

DIMENSIONS
Frame	Aluminum monocoque	Aluminum monocoque

Length	82.1 in.	82.1 in.

Width	29.1 in.	29.1 in.

Height	47.2 in.	47.2 in.

Wheelbase	57.1 in.	57.1 in.

Seat Height	32.3 in.	32.3 in.

Ground Clearance	4.7 in.	4.7 in.

Dry Weight	463 lbs.	463 lbs.

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Metallic Spark Black	Metallic Spark Black

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Suspension	Front: 43mm inverted hydraulic telescopic fork w/adjustable compression & rebound damping, adj. spring preload; 4.7 in. travel Rear: UNI-TRAK® system w/single shock, adj. compression & rebound damping, adj. ride height, & adj. preload; 5.5 in. travel	Front: 43mm inverted hydraulic telescopic fork w/adjustable compression & rebound damping, adj. spring preload; 4.7 in. travel Rear: UNI-TRAK® system w/single shock, adj. compression & rebound damping, adj. ride height, & adj. preload; 5.5 in. travel

Brakes	Front: 320mm dual hydraulic discs Rear: 230 single hydraulic disc	Front: 320mm dual hydraulic discs Rear: 230 single hydraulic disc

Tires	Front: 120/70 x 17 tubeless Rear: 200/50 x 17 tubeless	Front: 120/70 x 17 tubeless Rear: 200/50 x 17 tubeless