At the heart of the 2000 Kawasaki ZX-12R sport touring motorcycle, Kawasaki pairs a 1199 cc (73.2 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 185 HP (135 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 134 Nm (98.8 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 154.3 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the ZX-12R measures 215 kg (474 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.86 HP/kg (1.16 kg per horsepower).
Specific Output
154.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.86 HP/kg (1.16 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–10,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement1199.0 ccm (73.16 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power185.0 HP (135.0 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque134.0 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 98.8 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
