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.
This example is VIN: JKAZX9A11YA007666. The seller purchased this example new 23 years ago.
The odometer shows 25,030 miles. The seller accounts for all miles on this motorcycle.
Maintenance:
The seller states they have performed all major tunes and services at the proper intervals. They have included documents of all service work performed.
Modifications:
Stainless steel front and rear brake lines.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Q2 tires that have aged out.
The sale includes two keys.
Extras:
This sale includes the original motorcycle service manual, owner’s manual, RK chain, and a collection of adverts from the time of release for the motorcycle.
OEM toolset.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Reno, Nevada, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Nevada title. Have any ZX-12R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Reno, Nevada
Year
2000
Make
Kawasaki
Model
Ninja ZX-12R
Mileage
25,030
VIN
JKAZX9A11YA007666
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Nevada
Private Party/Dealership
Private Party
Additional Charges
No
VIN Report
https://cyclevin.com/JKAZX9A11YA007666.pdf
Total Bids Placed: 30
Auction has ended.
Auction expired without reaching reserve price.
Highest bidder was: c*********s
After the auction ended, the seller accepted an offer of $4,815 including buyer fees.
Bidder Name
Bidding Time
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c*********s
August 11, 2023 9:47 am PDT
$4,050
j*****7
August 11, 2023 9:47 am PDT
$4,000
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j*****7
August 11, 2023 9:46 am PDT
$3,600
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c*********s
August 11, 2023 9:46 am PDT
$3,500
j*****7
August 11, 2023 9:46 am PDT
$3,400
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c*********s
August 11, 2023 9:46 am PDT
$3,300
j*****7
August 11, 2023 9:45 am PDT
$3,100
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c*********s
August 11, 2023 9:45 am PDT
$3,000
j*****7
August 11, 2023 9:45 am PDT
$2,900
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c*********s
August 11, 2023 9:45 am PDT
$2,800
j*****7
August 10, 2023 11:19 pm PDT
$2,696
k************e
August 10, 2023 8:55 pm PDT
$2,596
k******e
August 10, 2023 8:55 pm PDT
$2,500
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k******e
August 10, 2023 12:04 pm PDT
$2,200
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a*******e
August 10, 2023 12:04 pm PDT
$2,100
k******e
August 10, 2023 7:34 am PDT
$1,900
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s****l
August 10, 2023 7:34 am PDT
$1,800
k******e
August 8, 2023 10:09 pm PDT
$1,600
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c*****f
August 8, 2023 10:09 pm PDT
$1,500
k******e
August 8, 2023 6:23 am PDT
$1,150
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k******n
August 8, 2023 6:23 am PDT
$1,050
k******e
August 7, 2023 7:45 pm PDT
$950
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d*******n
August 7, 2023 7:45 pm PDT
$850
k******e
August 7, 2023 3:08 pm PDT
$700
j*******l
August 5, 2023 9:35 pm PDT
$600
a*******e
August 5, 2023 11:16 am PDT
$500
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k******n
August 5, 2023 11:16 am PDT
$400
a*******e
August 4, 2023 8:27 pm PDT
$200
d*******n
August 4, 2023 8:27 pm PDT
$100
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