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Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC - [2004]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Matte Black Limited Edition and the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Kawasaki ZRX 1200 has a 1165cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2004 ZRX 1200 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZRX 1200's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura | 2007cc.2024 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 1165cc 16 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 122 bhp (90 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 82.5 lb-ft (111.9 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [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 ZRX 1200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1987 Suzuki GSX 1100 F Katana has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC.
The 2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 508.3 bhp per ton and 344.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 ZRX 1200 competing with the 1987 Suzuki GSX 1100 F Katana [531.2 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Suzuki GSX 1100 F Katana [531.2 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 ZRX 1200 generating around 344.1 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 2001 Kawasaki ZX-9 R Ninja [368.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Kawasaki ZX-9 R Ninja [368.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.3 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2019 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (7.3 secs) and the 2017 Kawasaki GTR 1400 Concours 14 (7.3 secs). This Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC 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 2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC and the 2013 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX
When talking about the performance of the 2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.9 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2013 Kawasaki Z 1000 SX (10.9 secs) and the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 750 DOHC (10.9 secs).
The 2004 version of the Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC has a maximum speed of 147mph.
Top Speed of the 2004 ZRX 1200 equals the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC then how about a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT (158 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (158 mph).
