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!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
