Kawasaki ZRX 1200S Make Model | Kawasaki ZRX 1200S | Year | 2004- | Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Capacity | 1165 | Bore x Stroke | 79 x 59.4 mm. | Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | Induction | 4x Keihin CVK36 carbs | Ignition / Starting | Digital with K-TRIC / electric | Max Power | 122 hp 88.9 kW @ 8500 rpm | Max Torque | 112 Nm @ 7000 rpm | Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed / chain | Front Suspension | 43 mm fully adjustable, conventional cartridge-type fork, offers 12-way compression and rebound damping adjustment as well as fork spring preload | Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable rear shock | Front Brakes | 2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers | Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 | Dry Weight | 227 kg | Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres | Consumption average | 17.6 km/lit | Standing ? Mile | 10.9 sec | Top Speed | 245 km/h | Kawasaki extended its retro musclebike lineup with this 'muscle tourer'. Essentially the ZRX1200R with a larger half-fairing, the 1200S was a straightforward way to produce a new all-rounder. The curvaceous half-fairing offers effective wind protection, guiding the blast up and over the rider. A twin-beam reflector headlight gives excellent illumination, and wide-set mirrors further improve usability. A revised dashboard includes a temperature and fuel gauge. These changes make the ZRX1200S a good choice for middle-distance touring, although the 140 mile range of the 19 litre tank isn't particularly impressive. The 1200S carries some extra weight over the ZRX1200R, but handles and performs almost identically. |