When it was introduced in 2000, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R earned the title of most powerful production bike thanks to a ram-air intake that bumped power from 178 hp at low speed to 190 hp at high speed.
Kawi planned on having a big release to counter the then-current top speed king, the Hayabusa. Team Green was hinting that they’d be able to top 200mph, and that was enough to scare some regulators into calling for an import ban on these top speed monsters. So in 2000, the ‘gentleman’s agreement’ that capped top speed at 300 km/h (186 mph) was instituted by manufacturers to avoid political issues. The ZX-12 thus never got the glory it probably should have because it had to be capped even before it was released.
In their quest for performance supremacy, Kawasaki introduced an aluminum monocoque frame – the first of its kind on a mass-produced production motorcycle – for increased stiffness and a narrower/more aerodynamic design. It was also Kawi’s first use of fuel injection in a sport bike since the GPz1100 from nearly two decades prior.
Manufactured in January of 2000, this example is VIN: JKAZX9A19YA003736. The seller acquired the bike approximately eight years ago from a private party in California.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 2,500 miles. The odometer shows 10,648 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller: “I’m a mechanical engineer by trade and do all my servicing. As such, I recently did an oil change, replaced the fuel filter in the tank, coolant flush, brake fluid flush all done this year. It’s also on a trickle charger in the garage.”
Modifications:
Yoshimura slip-on exhaust.
Swingarm spools.
Tank pad.
Not pictured is a BMC air filter.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 tires with date codes of 3613 and 3514.
The sale includes two keys.
Extras:
The sale includes the original tool kit, factory service manual, original muffler, and windscreen, as well as the “Silver Book” on the story of the Ninja ZX-12R, an assortment of service parts, and a tank bag.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Coral Springs, Florida, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any ZX-12R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Coral Springs, Florida
Year
2000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Ninja ZX-12R
Mileage
10,648
VIN
JKAZX9A19YA003736
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Florida
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 24
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: j*****0
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j*****0
July 5, 2023 11:54 am PDT
$5,350
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b****t
July 5, 2023 11:54 am PDT
$5,250
j*****0
July 5, 2023 5:44 am PDT
$5,000
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p**********0
July 5, 2023 5:44 am PDT
$4,800
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p**********0
July 4, 2023 9:49 am PDT
$4,700
j*****0
July 4, 2023 9:49 am PDT
$4,600
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j*****0
July 3, 2023 8:09 am PDT
$4,500
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b****t
July 3, 2023 8:09 am PDT
$4,400
j*****0
July 2, 2023 12:21 pm PDT
$4,200
b****t
July 2, 2023 12:11 pm PDT
$4,100
j*****0
July 2, 2023 12:11 pm PDT
$4,000
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j*****0
July 1, 2023 4:49 pm PDT
$3,600
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s****e
July 1, 2023 4:49 pm PDT
$3,500
j*****0
July 1, 2023 1:05 pm PDT
$3,100
s****e
June 30, 2023 2:59 pm PDT
$3,000
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c*********3
June 30, 2023 2:59 pm PDT
$2,992
s****e
June 30, 2023 2:58 pm PDT
$2,891
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c*********3
June 30, 2023 2:58 pm PDT
$2,791
s****e
June 29, 2023 4:02 pm PDT
$2,350
j********i
June 28, 2023 6:37 pm PDT
$2,250
s*****************s
June 28, 2023 6:37 pm PDT
$2,217
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s*****************s
June 28, 2023 8:27 am PDT
$2,100
c*********s
June 28, 2023 8:27 am PDT
$2,000
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