| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZX-12R NINJA 2000 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1199 cc / 73.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 83 x 55.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 178 hp / 131 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 134 Nm / 13.66 kgf-m @ 7500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital ignition |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium monocoque backbone frame |
| Front Suspension | 43mm upside-down cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound and 12-way compression damping |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-link with gas-charged shock, piggy-back reservoir, adjustable spring preload, 18-way rebound and 20-way compression damping |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320 mm discs, 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2120 mm / 82.1 in |
| Overall Width | 739 mm / 29.1 in |
| Overall Height | 1199 mm / 47.2 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 210 kg / 463 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 200/50 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 14.8 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 303.2 km/h / 188.3 mph |
The 2000 ZX-12R was Kawasaki's answer to the Suzuki Hayabusa and Honda Blackbird in the race for the fastest production bike. It used a new aluminium monocoque chassis around a 1199 cc inline-four with a strong top-end. It was a speed-focused machine aimed at experienced riders.
