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Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII - [1989]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1989. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.This particular Kawasaki ZG 1200 has a 1196cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Boxer Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Boxer engine, Touring style motorbike includes the Norton Commander Rotary - [1991]
The 1989 ZG 1200 shares its Boxer engine and Touring style configuration with the likes of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1990 Norton Commander Police. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZG 1200's Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1978 Yamaha XS 1100 E | 1978cc.1978 Yamaha XS 1100 E | 1978cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1989 Kawasaki ZG 1200 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 1196cc 16 valve Boxer 4 cylinder engine produces 97 bhp (72 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 79.5 lb-ft (107.7 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZG 1200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1983 Yamaha TT 600 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1989 Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII.
The 1989 Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII has a Power to weight ratio of 287.8 bhp per ton and 235.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1989 ZG 1200 competing with the 1983 Yamaha TT 600 DOHC [312.5 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Suzuki GSF 400 DOHC [312.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki ZG 1200 generating around 235.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Honda ST 1300 Pan European [260.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1992 Suzuki GSX 1100 G [260.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 12.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.1 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII similar in acceleration to the 2017 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B (12.8 secs) and the 2015 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6B Deluxe (12.8 secs). This Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1989 Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII and the 2001 Suzuki DR 250 Djebel
When talking about the performance of the 1989 Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2001 Suzuki DR 250 Djebel (0 secs) and the 2021 Kawasaki ZX-25 R Ninja (0 secs).
The 1989 version of the Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII has a maximum speed of 125mph.
Top Speed of the 1989 ZG 1200 equals the 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1989 Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII then how about a 2023 Yamaha MXT 890 Niken GT (136 mph) and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken (136 mph).
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