Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2001 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R.
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 November of 2000, this example is VIN: JKAZX9A1X1A025640. The seller states “I bought the bike to restore and ride. I had a bad crash on my original 2000 ZX-12R in May of 2002 at 8868 miles. I saw this one that had just under that mileage and was going to have it to put some new miles on and enjoy as a weekend toy. It took much longer to finish that I had originally intended. I wish I could keep it but will not have room in WA since I’m keeping my 04 ZX-10R and 99 ZX-7R.”
The odometer shows 8,726 miles. The seller states “I bought the bike in December 2021 from a private owner in Golden, CO.”
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, the seller states, “Oil and filter changed, fresh brake fluid, new calipers and brake pads, new Samco radiator hoses, coolant flush and refresh, new fork seals and oil.” Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: Ok
2T Oil Level: NA
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok, < 1.5 % Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Ok, < 1.5 % Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: Ok
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: NA
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 33/19
Tire Date Code Rear: 24/19
Tire % Remaining Front: 90%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90%
Tire Press. Front: 30 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 38 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.9V
Running Condition: Ok, runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: NA
Tires Installed:
Front: 120/70-17 Pirelli Rosso III
Rear: 190/50-17 Pirelli Rosso III
Modifications:
Please note: The seller has repainted the fairings and there is a slight color mismatch between the front and side fairings.
Full Muzzy stainless steel exhaust with headers
Power Commander V, and speedo healer (Not pictured) with Dynojet quick shifter
ZX-10R master cylinder and remote front brake reservoir
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires with date codes of 2419 and 3319.
The sale includes one key and a matching Kawasaki green ZX-12R leather jacket. Also included in the sale is several extra body panels, service and owners manual, spare taillights, various extra Corbin seats, extra air filters and service records.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Illinois title. Have any Ninja ZX-12R stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!