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Kawasaki

Ninja ZX-12R

Sport · 1,199 cc

For sale now5 motorcycles
Engine
1,199 cc
Power
178 hp
Weight
243 kg
Price range
€2,680 – €4,760
Avg. mileage
55,000 km
Common year
2001 · 3 motorcycles
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Model family

Ninja ZX-12R at a glance

Quick reference values. Model year, generation and trim can differ.

Displacement

1,199 cc

Power

178 hp · 131 kW

Torque

136 Nm

Category

Sport

Specifications

2 variants
Displacement
1,199 cc
Power
178 hp · 131 kW
Torque
136 Nm
Weight
243 kg
Seat height
810 mm
Fuel capacity
18 l
Top speed
300 km/h
Production
2000 – 2006
Category
Sport

Search results

5 results for Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R
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2000 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R - €4,950 (1/1)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

€4,950
200016,000 km

Purmerend

AutoScout24.nl
Private seller
Year unknown Kawasaki ZX12r Naked. Met lMarchesini en Monoswing arm - €4,750 · Bidding (1/1)

Kawasaki ZX12r Naked. Met lMarchesini en Monoswing arm

€4,750 · Bidding
Mileage unknown

Purmerend, NH - Kamstra

Marktplaats.nl
2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R - €4,000 (1/1)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

€4,000
200255,000 km

Nieuw-Vennep, NH

AutoScout24.nl
Private seller
Year unknown Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R - €3,600 · Bidding (1/1)

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

€3,600 · Bidding
Mileage unknown

Haaksbergen, OV - Jennifer

Marktplaats.nl
2001 Kawasaki ZX 12R ZX12R Ninja (bj 2001) - €2,350 (1/1)

Kawasaki ZX 12R ZX12R Ninja (bj 2001)

€2,350
200186,461 km

Bathmen, OV - Motor Outlet Deventer

Dealer website
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Generations and editions

Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.

2 variants

Years

2002 - 2006

2002–2006 · B-serie

Generation

The B series from 2002 received a major development with revised intake and bodywork, flywheel/mapping and suspension. From 2004, radial front brakes and further injection changes were added without creating a new model family. This is the correct row for 2002–2006 ZX-12Rs with a verifiable model year.

1199 cc178 hp4 cyl.

Years

2000 - 2001

2000–2001 · A-serie

Generation

The early ZX-12R A series is the original hyperbike with 1,199 cc injected inline-four and monocoque frame. Model-year 2000 was the early unrestricted version; 2001 falls under the later speed agreement. The technical core remains 131 kW, but do not confuse it with the reworked B series from 2002.

1199 cc178 hp4 cyl.
About this model

About the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R is the 1,199 cc hyperbike made from 2000 to 2006, with fuel injection, ram-air and an aluminium monocoque frame. It was built for extreme road speed, but is not a lightweight track replica: mass, wheelbase and bodywork make it more of a very fast long-distance sport motorcycle. The engine produces 131 kW and needs an experienced rider, good tyres and a fully healthy chassis.

There are two meaningful technical periods. The 2000–2001 A series is the early version; from 2002 the B series introduced many detail changes to intake, mapping, flywheel, suspension and bodywork. In 2004 radial brakes and further injection changes followed. When buying, verify model year, frame code and actual brake setup rather than relying only on ZX-12R in the advert.

Category
Sport
Production
2000 – 2006
Power
178 hp
Weight
243 kg
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Before you buy

What to check before buying

  • Verify that recall or safety work on early A1/A2 wheel nuts was completed, and inspect wheels and fixings for damage.
  • Test cold start, idle and throttle response; warnings, rough running or ECU/intake modifications deserve diagnosis rather than assumptions about a 'de-restricted' bike.
  • Check ram-air ducts, airbox, radiator and cooling system for cracks, leaks and correct reassembly after bodywork damage.
  • Inspect forks, rear shock, steering-head bearings and tyres carefully. The ZX-12R is heavy and fast riding immediately exposes weak chassis parts.
  • Compare calipers and master cylinder with model year: radial front brakes belong to the later update and do not by themselves prove the whole motorcycle is that generation.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

  1. What does a used Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R cost?

    A used Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R costs €4,000 on average. Most cost €2,680 to €4,760. This is based on 5 motorcycles for sale now.

  2. How many used Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R are for sale?

    MotorMonitor now compares 5 used Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R motorcycles from Dutch sales sites.

  3. What year and mileage does an average used Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R have?

    The average used Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R is from 2001 and has done about 55,000 km.

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