List the modifications on this bike Big Block kit 47 rear sproket
any flat spots etc. Verry nice bike all around
Feel, Strength with the rear tire yhat was on it at the time it was alittle squrrly
GREAT
If you have the $ and time AND you can find one GET IT
List the modifications on this bike
the bike is so powerful I taped the gas and it went in the air I run 7"s on the track
Feel, Strength
good
Muzzys Full ti pipe, K&N filter, PCIII
Idle kinda sucks at higher altitudes, hunting between 800 and 1300 RPM. I live at 4900 feet and ride elevations up to 9700 feet. What do ya expect a perfect bike? I kinda wish the bike had more power at the upper evevations kinda slow up their.
Good compared to my ZX-11 I have EBC rotors and steel lines on that beast.
Kinda soft in the front it was made for the standard weight rider, that i'm not I push the scales down at 230lbs.
I love the bike. I only wish the bike had more power.
List the modifications on this bike:PCIIIR, K&N air filters, full Muzzy's, Bonneville Box, stiffer Racetech fork springs, Ohlins rear shock, new brake pads and stainless brake lines, various other cosmetic changes
This bike makes awesome power! It's almost ludicrous that they would make this thing street legal for anyone. There is the typical Kawasaki low end bog but over 4000rpm you'd better be holdin' on tight. Fuel injection works nicely and PCIIIr can take care off bottom end lulls. It's nice to have 170hp + at your fingertips.
Braking is adequate for a bike this big. Greatly improved with aftermarket pads and stainess brake lines. No major complaints.
I also tip the scales at 230lbs. I bumped up the front springs and replaced the stock rear with an Ohlins. Now she handles well and really gets the power to the pavement. New Dunlops and she's a screamin' machine ready to eat up the twisties. I can keep up with the smaller machines (750, 1000) in the corners and paste 'em in the straight aways.
Whoever, and I mean whoever says this bike is "boring" has NO CLUE what they are doing. It's obvious they don't like to go fast or are afraid lay it in on the corners at 90 mph. I've been racing bikes since I was eight and I can tell that this bike will give you everything you want and that's only at 80000rpms. I can do roll on wheelies in fourth and bring it down at 130mph...does that sound boring to you? It's not a perfect bike by any means but with a few simple mods (as you would do to any bike) she's a mean mf'er more so than any other street bike I've been on.
Stock other than the exhaust canister and Kevlar brake lines.
Glitchy off idle, hard to get going. Unstable idle and must be revved like a 600 off the line just to get it moving smoothly.
Below average for this caliber of bike. Nothing specific about it, kind of dull. No great bite or specific feel. Kind of vague, though power is decent.
Again, nothing really to speak of. Nothing particularly bad, nor particularly good. Kind of dull feeling. Motor has to be revved a lot to make power. Lots of vibration, especially at cruise speed on the highway (4500-5000 RPM).
Compared to the near competitors, the CBR1100XX and the Hayabusa, the ZX is boring. It also has significantly less grunt off the bottom and is not easy to launch at all. Quite disappointing.
List the modifications on this bike: stock except for a power commander.
any flat spots etc. there was an initial glitch just off idle, but the power commander took care of it. using the origional program that came with the programmer. power however, to put it mildly, is simply awwwwwwwwweesome!!! As you can imagine, I did ride a few other bikes and I gotta tell ya, roll on power on the freeway in top gear is mind bending. Acceleration off the line MUST BE DONE WITH CARE!!! the bike makes enough power to pull the wheel off the ground in first and keep it there, if you let it!!! really accelerates with authority. just 1 comment on the other guy who put his opinion on this page also about the zx-12, there must be something WRONG WITH YOUR BIKE!!@!!
Feel, Strength ...very good. good modulation and bite when you need it.
handles very well. altho it felt a little tall at first, which i cured with some lowering links and raising the front forks. now it feels totally balanced.
This bike has stunned me in a way that NO OTHER BIKE HAS!!! or to put it another way, it is a very exciting bike to ride. any bike that goes through the quarter mile in THIRD GEAR AT OVER 140 MPH is anything but boring!
this bike is freakin bad if you use it in staights and want massive roll ons. you can easily cruise at 130 (but I am only 140 lbs)its a bit jumpy in the fuel injection but they fixed that in the new one and it also got 2 fans instead of 1 which it really needed cause it ran really hot
any flat spots etc.
Feel, Strength
d and d slip-on.
this is the most powerful bike i have ever riden. the bike has a real touchie trottles; this is a man's bike. i am very satified i purcashed this missle.
the braking feel very good; no complaints.
handle better than the zx11d i traded in for this bike. my hat's off to the engineers at kawasaki corp.
ladies and gentlemen this bike is a piece of art work. the paint skeem blue/gold is a eye raiser.
d and d slip-on.
this is the most powerful bike i have ever ridden. the bike has a real touchie trottle; this is a man's bike. i am very satified i purcashed this missle.
the braking feel very good; no complaints.
handle better than the zx11d i traded in for this bike. my hat's off to the engineers at kawasaki corp.
ladies and gentlemen this bike is a piece of art work. the paint skeem blue/gold is a eye raiser.
list the modifications on this bike: Full Muzzy Ti,
any flat spots etc. lil flat spot after installed Muzzy, but was told power comander III ul take care of that. bike is bad ass. Ive riden cbr xx 1100,yzf,xz6r, and i gotta say zx12r just awsome.
Feel, Strength: good enough for this bike
good handling lil soft in front, but havnt adjusted since i bought it. takes corners verry well 4 the beast that it is.
raced my cuz on his cbr xx 1100, his speedometer read 197 mph when i passed him.:) this bike is awsome. thats all i gotta say
List the modifications on this bike - no mods - bone stock
any flat spots etc. - bike is a little sluggish off idle - but seems too come alive after 3000 - have not been over 6000 yet - trying to stay under per manuf break in recs - if i ever need to go over 6000 it will probably scare the heck out of me
Feel, Strength - fantastic brakes - pull you down quick with no wobble or fade
Good with speed - not as easy to handle at low speed as my bandit 1200 was - but i'll get used to it
great bike - awesome power - great in corners at speed - great brakes - seat and position feels a whole lot better than the busa to me - i feel like it was the best buy for the buck
List the modifications on this bike: Well i've done some modifications such as...jardine slip-on, k&n filter and stuff like that...
any flat spots etc.The power couldn't be more perfect and the torque is GREAT!! but the most stunning thing is the speed, just a few turns on the accelerator and your up to 155 mph!!!!!!
Feel, Strength The brakes are pretty powerfull but they could be better.
Handling is very good at high speeds with good tires ofcourse such as pirellis or dunlop 207's.
I like the bike since i'm pretty tall but for small riders it's not as nice.speedo meter up to 350 km/h.It's nice on long trips on the freeway.On the track it's not as good cuz the tires are to wide and a good width would be 190 and the frame aint exactly ''superbike''
full Muzzy and power commander 3r
The idle is driving me crazy. I hate the oscillation I will not give up on it. I bought this bike as a left over and paid accordingly. It is extremely fast and other than the idle I love it. I also think green is mean. The new ones are too bubbly looking. I retard the ignition below 4000 rpm -2 and it runs great in town. Above 4000 rpm is my secret, hang on.
Feel, Strength Well I liked the brakes until the rear caliper split in half and got caught in the rear mag causing a lot of damage. I noticed they did not use a support like on my zx11. Now I am little scared of using the brakes.
I think it handles great. I used to think I was not a good rider but that all changed when I got on this one.
Good job Kawy other than the idle
micron race exh,pc3r,k&n air,pilot hpx 190
any flat spots etc.flat below 3000 but good after that
Feel, Strengthok
feels better when you push it
only gripe is abit of vibration
List the modifications on this bike FULL SYSTEM MUZZY WITH PCIIIR; BONNEVILLE BOX WHICH REMOVES THE TOP END RESTRICTION AND A FEW OTHER HIDDEN SECRETS.
any flat spots etc. AWESOME POWER, NOT MUCH COMPETITION!! NO REAL FLAT SPOTS EXCEPT AT VERY LOW SPEEDS.
Feel, Strength BRAKING IS GOOD. NOT AS GOOD AS MY OLD 98RR, BUT ITS STILL GOOD.
LOVE THAT REAR 200 DUNLAP/D208. AT 6'1" & 220LBS, I CAN PRETTY MUCH MAKE IT DO ANYTHING. HANDLES GREAT. AT LONG DISTANCES THE SEAT CAN GET A LITTLE UNCOMFORTABLE; NOTHING A CORBIN CAN'T FIX.
BUSA KILLER. 100% BEAST!!! IT'S GOOD TO BE THE KING!!!!!
List the modifications on this bike FULL SYSTEM MUZZY WITH PCIIIR; K&N FILTER; BONNEVILLE BOX WHICH REMOVES THE TOP END RESTRICTION AND A FEW OTHER HIDDEN SECRETS.
any flat spots etc. AWESOME POWER, NOT MUCH COMPETITION!! NO REAL FLAT SPOTS EXCEPT AT VERY LOW SPEEDS.
Feel, Strength BRAKING IS GOOD. NOT AS GOOD AS MY OLD 98RR, BUT ITS STILL GOOD.
LOVE THAT REAR 200 DUNLAP/D208. AT 6'1" & 220LBS, I CAN PRETTY MUCH MAKE IT DO ANYTHING. HANDLES GREAT. AT LONG DISTANCES THE SEAT CAN GET A LITTLE UNCOMFORTABLE; NOTHING A CORBIN CAN'T FIX.
BUSA KILLER. 100% BEAST!!! IT'S GOOD TO BE THE KING!!!!!
List the modifications on this bike FULL SYSTEM MUZZY WITH PCIIIR; K&N FILTER; BONNEVILLE BOX WHICH REMOVES THE TOP END RESTRICTION AND A FEW OTHER HIDDEN SECRETS.
any flat spots etc. AWESOME POWER, NOT MUCH COMPETITION!! NO REAL FLAT SPOTS EXCEPT AT VERY LOW SPEEDS.
Feel, Strength BRAKING IS GOOD. NOT AS GOOD AS MY OLD 98RR, BUT ITS STILL GOOD.
LOVE THAT REAR 200 DUNLAP/D208. AT 6'1" & 220LBS, I CAN PRETTY MUCH MAKE IT DO ANYTHING. HANDLES GREAT. AT LONG DISTANCES THE SEAT CAN GET A LITTLE UNCOMFORTABLE; NOTHING A CORBIN CAN'T FIX.
BUSA KILLER. 100% BEAST!!! IT'S GOOD TO BE THE KING!!!!!
stock
Don't know what you have until you brake 4-5000 rpm, then hold on for dear life. I'm 225lbs and it's nice to have a bike that will stand right up when your crouching down on the tank. This bike's got power.
they're strong, I guess they have to be but it makes it difficult to ride out a stoppy.
no complaints, this machine is stable especially at high speeds.
Ever since I got on this bike I fell in love with it. You definately don't have to prove you're the fastest, if you got the balls this bike will take you there.
Modifications; Yoshimura RS-3, K&N
Stupid power. No flat spots or any other complaints in the engine/tranny.
I'm 225lbs, and it'll stand me right up. Feels great and doesn't stand you up while braking in the corners.
Handles like a smaller than 1200cc bike. I'm big enough to pull it down in the corners though. No complaints at all here.
This is the best overall bike I have owned. (VFR, CBR1000, ZX9R, Intruder)I can take 350 mile cruises and still walk the next day, all while having the time of my life. This bike rules!
List the modifications on this bike-modifications-you can't be serious!!
any flat spots etc.-The bike is heavier than most sport bikes, when you ride it slow it will handle and perform sluggishly. Do we buy sportbikes to ride them slowly? I'm thinking not!! Besides its fuel injected no stinking carbs here.
Feel, Strength - just awesome, forget the rear. When you have to get on the binders, you better hope you don't do a stoppie by accident.
I have to agree with some of the others, the faster you go the better it feels.
I didn't get to ride the bike (test) until after I bought it. But, I am soooo glad I did. I do notice a bit of vibration in the seat and grips though, Hell, who cares!!!!!
List the modifications on this bike FULLY MUZZY/PC3R KM AIR FILTER BONVILLE BOX 16 TEETH FRONT SPROCKET AND LOWERED.
any flat spots etc.IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO RIDE.THERE IS NO OTHER POWER. THE 1300 DON'T HAVE A CHANCE!177BHP ON PUMP GAS. SECOND GEAR WILL STAND THE BIKE UP LIKE FIRST GEAR AFTER BEING LOWERED TO LAST SITTING ON MUZZY LOWERING DOG BONES AND FRONT STAP.BIKE SHOULDN'T BE FOR ANYONE WHO HAVEN'T BEEN RIDING FOR SEVERAL YEARS (20)
Feel, Strength. NO PROBLEMS YET.
BIKE HANDLE GRREAT. I'VE TAKEN A 01 MODLE TO THE MONTAINS IN VA. AND THE BIKE WILL LAY OVER JUST LIKE THE SMALLER BIKES. ALL YOU NEED IS A LITTLE HEART. I WAS FASTER THAN MY RIDING PARTNERS WHO WHERE RIDING ON ZX9 CBR929 GSXR-1000 CBR900 THE BIKE WILL HANDLE ANYTHING YOU GIVE IT, WITHOUT LEAVING SECOND GEAR (SKYLINE MOUNTAIN)
THE 02 ZX12 IS THE SMOOTHEST SHIFTING POWER HOUSE YOU WILL EVER RIDE. MY 02 ZX12 STOCK WITH ONLY 17 TEETH FRONT SPROCKET AND LOWERED RAN A 9.82 IN QUATER. SHOW ME A 1300 THAT HAVE DONE THAT WITH A AMATEUR RIDER BEING THE PILOT. THERE ARE A LOT OF ARTICLE ABOUT ZX12 AND BUSA THE BUSA WAS DESIGN TO RUN FAST THE ZX HAS THAT PLUS COMFORT AND SMOOTHNESS
no mods-bone stock
I've owned a ZX-10,Zx-11 and had a busa for awhile. This bike has more power then any of them.To much-no way. Just a bad ass mother.I've had the bike almost a year and it runs as smooth as glass. Turn the grip and hold on-tight! It blows you away!
Great brakes-will do stoppies with ease.
I've done power wheelies out of 90 mph bends! What a feeling! Handles like a dream!
If your not a real good rider, stay away. It will kill you before you know your dead! This bike does everything very, very well. And it begs for more. It's easy to forget your doing things that are very dangerous. Harley riders need not apply! This bike is the real bad-ass!
List the modifications on this bike stock for now
any flat spots etc. it feels a bit lean below 4000 every now and then. i may get the throtle position checked. other than that it is great
Feel, Strength great much better than my 92 zx11
for me very good. it gives me a feel.
i got it as a leftover 3 weeks ago for 8000 grand. best 8 grand i spent. i still have my 99 zrx i got for 7 grand. i love it and hope stock to get a 9 sec pass with it. (my zx11 got 10.21 at 139) anyone with glitchey running bikes should get them looked at.
List the modifications on this bike-scott steering damper-steel braided lines-carbinfiber hugger for looks :)
any flat spots etc.a liitle flat just off idle,but after that just scary
Feel, Strength when braking hard for a leaner it wants to stand up bit,nothing counter steering doesn't fix
for me it's perfect,im a big guy at 6'2 230, if your small and not that strong i could see it being a little heavy,i run michilen pilot's,they have been a lot better then the dunlops
this is the best bike i've ever owned,or rode,and i've been riding for 20 years all kinds.put it this way. i'm a honda guy who went out to buy a black bird and came home with the bike i hated the most a ninja. lucky me.
Stock....my friends bike
no flat spots
Brakes could be better but are still good.
Not bad for a big relatively bike.
Tons of power.....but doesn't feel confidence inspiring......great bike overall. Fit and finish could be way better.
List the modifications on this bike muzzy 1270 kit,adj.cam sprockets,520chain&sprocket kit,power commander3r,full muzzy ex.,k&n air filters,engine ice coolant,fan switch,muzzy gold intake trumpets,adjusted tps,muzzy billet clucth hub & basket w/stiffer springs,rear wave rotor.
any flat spots etc.awesome power flat out rips. tps adjustment really helps low end.
Feel, Strength good braking,rear rotor helps alot
a little big and heavy. but the power makes up for that
great bike. lots of power. everywhere
List the modifications on this bike stock
any flat spots etc. very touchy in 1st gear at 20-30 mph.
Feel, Strength rear seems a bit week
for it's size it handles great
it does vibrate (engine) at highway speeds when cruising. Has tremendous power and handles very well in corners. Won't own anything but a kawi
List the modifications on this bike-No mods
I'm 6'3" and 300 plus pounds and It's hard to launch. It either borgs down or pulls the front wheel. Put other then that it's amazingly scary. Loads of power at any speed. From 40 mph I walk away from averyone-including busas.
Brakes are great
For me it's prefect-90 mph power wheelies out of corners-great fun.
Great bike! The one and only top dog! Eats everything else alive! The best part is-to to average person it looks like any other sportbike. And dumb-ass Harley riders, For some reason think they have a chance. Intell you blow the chrome off those peices of crap.
Power commander PIIIr, Muzzy full system Ti, K&N air filter, Muzzy clutch kit
OH MY GOD!
The braking is ok, for the weight of this beast.
The bike is heavy at slow speeds, but once we start moving you better get the hell out of the way.
I love this bike more then my wife, and she knows it.
List the modifications on this bike STOCK FOR NOW.....JUST ORDERED PC3r, YOSHIMURA RS-3, K & N FILTER, ALUMINUM FANS, FRAME SLIDERS, AND FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT. $$$$$$$$
any flat spots etc. NO FLAT SPOTS, BIKE IS STUPID FAST..
Feel, Strength BRAKING IS SMOOTH AND STRONG. ON A HEAVY BIKE LIKE THIS I FIND DOWNSHIFTING FREQUENTLY LESSENS THE BREAK WEAR.
HANDLES WELL, A LITTLE HEAVY IN THE CORNERS BUT I'M NOT A BIG CORNER GUY..
I'M 6'6" 230LBS.. BIKE FITS ME PERFECT!! PULLS NASTY WHEELIES, AND TAKES OFF LIKE A ROCKET. ALSO CAME STOCK WITH DUNLOP D208's I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY
List the modifications on this bike STOCK
any flat spots etc. RIPS FROM BOTTOM TO TOP END.NOT FOR THE NOVICE!!!!
Feel, Strength COULD USE SOME AFTER MARKET STAINLESS LINES. BUT STILL VERY MANAGABLE
RAILS PRETTY WELL FOR A HEAVY WEIGHT. BE SURE TO SET IT UP FOR YOUR WEIGHT AND RIDING STYLE.
KEEP SOME ROOM ON YOUR PLASTIC FOR REAR TIRES IT EATS EM.KEEP YOUR OIL CLEAN AND TOPED UP THERE IS A HISTORY OF CRANK STARVATION ON FIRST GEAR LAUNCHES ALSO DOING WHEEL STANDS.
List the modifications on this bike Blue Flame end can,PC3 (set up on rolling road-174bhp at wheel),braided hoses and carbon lorraine pads
any flat spots etc. pulls from 1500rpm, truly awesome from 5000
Feel, Strength for such a fat old bus no complaints at all
better than me and not far off true sposts bikes
the best bike ever built for the larger rider (200lbs plus)get fueling mapped out right for good idle and strong roll on at any revs. Fastest top end anywhere
List the modifications on this bike - Stock If it aint broke dont fix it.
any flat spots etc. Never flat, I need a steering damper to help when the front wheel comes up which is all the time if I want it too or not. No one challenges me as if Im running for titles and lids.
Feel, Strength Great stopping power and feel, saved my life once or twice now. Stops on a dime wet or dry.
I was told it was to much work in the corners. This bike is sweet top to bottom, in the corners or in the straights.
I still can't beleive I own this bike. I've been riding since I was 9 years old and I had to and still learning how to ride this bike. I smile and Thank God everytime I go riding. I will never sell this bike, it is simple perfect in every detail my best ride ever. I respect this bike, how do you get use to power that never stops.
some road rash from a 120 mph whellie into a tankslapper
amazing once u get your revs up i rarely open it all the way up everytime i do i wind up looking at the sky
ahh pretty good could use a little extra bite
great once you get moving a little scary but u get used to it
great bike havent run into anything i cant hang with but then again im only 125 lbs so i have a pretty unfair advantage
