Positioned in Kawasaki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 utilizes a 1164 cc (71 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 79.0 x 59.4 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches) with a 10.1:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the ZRX 1200 measures 223.2 kg (492 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,466 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
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.
Engine
Displacement1164.0 ccm (71.03 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression10.1:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 59.4 mm (3.1 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVKD36 x 4
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Clutch|
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble-cradle tubular steel
Rake25.0°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension43mm cartridge-type fork with preload adjustment and 12-way adjustable compression and rebound damping
Rear SuspensionRaced swingarm with twin shocks, five-way adjustable preload and four-way adjustable compression and rebound damping
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.