The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R is still AWESOME, but it has to go now...
It’s a terribly sad thing, but it’s finally time to say goodbye to the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R. One of our favourite bikes of all time, this 190bhp, 300km/h-capable machine was launched in the year 2000, taking on the likes of the Suzuki Hayabusa and the Honda 1100XX Super Blackbird.
While it’s still a hugely capable motorcycle, Kawasaki see no place for the ZX-12R in their lineup anymore. The sharper, more focused Ninja ZX-10R has taken the ‘pure sportsbike’ territory, while the even more powerful ZZR1400 reigns supreme in the sport-tourer segment. (What’s the world coming to? A 197-horsepower sport-tourer?!?!) The last few brand-new Ninja ZX-12Rs are now being shipped to European dealers, so if you’ve always wanted one, now’s the time to rush to your local Kawasaki dealership…
Also see:
Kawasaki ZXR750: The Real Deal
Kawasaki GPZ 750 Turbo - Blow Hard!
Kawasaki ZRX1200R
Japanese road test video of the ZZR1400
Mad Kaws: H1 and Z1
Drag race between a ZZR1400 and a Hayabusa
2007 Kawasaki Z1000
Kawasaki ZZR1200-powered Campagna T-Rex - Fifth Gear video
2 comments:
And what about you? You've been lusting after the 12 for years... what happens to your dream, Sam?
want me to buy one here and keep it aside for you? ;-)
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