Naked Motorcycles
2002Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R
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The 2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R is a muscular retro naked bike inspired by Kawasaki's 1980s racers. Its liquid-cooled 1,164cc inline four makes 122 hp and 112 Nm through a five-speed gearbox, for a top speed of about 230 km/h. A 790 mm seat, 227 kg dry weight and 19-litre tank suit fast road riding.
- Capacity
- 1164.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 227.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 122.0 HP (89.7 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a big-bore, air-cooled-style naked that blends classic 1980s superbike looks with modern chassis and brake performance for spirited road riding.
- Built for
- A muscular, torque-driven in-line four with an old-school naked bike attitude, rewarding riders who enjoy raw power delivery and analog carbureted feel.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for beginners, off-road enthusiasts, or riders prioritizing lightweight agility and modern fuel-injected refinement.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1164.0 ccm
- Power
- 122.0 HP (89.7 kW)
- Torque
- 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line four
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5374 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 79.0 x 59.4 mm
- Compression
- 10.1:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital with Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC)
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1465 mm
- Overall width
- 780 mm
- Overall height
- 1151 mm
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 227.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 19.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double-cradle tubular steel
- Front suspension
- 43mm cartridge-type fork with preload adjustment and 12-way adjustable compression and rebound damping
- Rear suspension
- Braced swingarm with twin shocks, five-way adjustable preload and four-way adjustable compression and rebound damping
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 123 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1164 cc | 1164 cc | 1164 cc | 1164 cc | 1164 cc |
| Dry weight | 227 kg | 227 kg | 223 kg | 223 kg | 223 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 19 L | 20.1 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R?
The 2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R has a Capacity of 1164.0 ccm (71.03 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R have?
The 2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R has a Power of 122.0 HP (89.7 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R have?
The 2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R?
The 2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R has a Torque of 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R weigh?
The 2002 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R has a Dry weight of 227.0 kg (500.4 pounds).
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