Kawasaki ZX-12R suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki ZX-12R, 2004 to 2006: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 210 kg (463 lb).

Model years covered: 2004, 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2004–2006 Kawasaki ZX-12R
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Kawasaki ZX-12R

2004–2006 · sport · 1199 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel123 mm (4.8 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire200/50 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 in)
Rake24°
Trail107 mm (4.2 in)
Seat height820 mm (32.3 in)
Weight210 kg (463 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 320mm petal discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki ZX-12R generations: 2000–2003

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