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Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 2003 Parts & Accessories

Produced from 2002 to 2005 as the direct successor to the legendary ZX-11, the Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 (also designated ZX-12C) is a refined hypersport-touring motorcycle built for effortless high-speed travel. Powered by a massive 1,164 cc inline-four engine producing 158 horsepower, it is widely recognized as one of the most powerful production carb-fed motorcycles ever built. Built on a rigid twin-spar aluminum perimeter frame, the ZZ-R1200 features aerodynamic dual-headlight styling, twin fuel pumps, exceptional weather protection, and dynamic high-speed stability to comfortably swallow cross-continent miles.

• 1,164 cc liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine
• Four 40 mm Keihin CVKD downdraft carburetors with K-TRIC throttle position sensor
• Twin-spar aluminum perimeter frame architecture
• 43 mm cartridge-style telescopic front forks with adjustable preload (plus rebound on later models)
• Bottom-link Uni-Trak rear shock with remote reservoir and preload adjustment
• Dual 320 mm semi-floating front discs with 4-piston calipers
• 6-speed manual transmission with hydraulic wet multi-plate clutch
• Large 23-litre (6.1 US gal) fuel tank capacity with twin fuel pump system