ZRX 1200

2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 naked motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 1164 cc (71 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 measures 222 kg (489 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.55 HP/kg (1.82 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2001 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.