ZRX 1200 S

2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S utilizes a 1164 cc (71 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 122 HP (89.1 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 104.8 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the ZRX 1200 S measures 227 kg (500 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.54 HP/kg (1.86 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2001 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.