Kawasaki's legacy of cutting-edge sportbikes has inspired motorcycle
fans for generations. Recently, the call for 300km/h plus super sports
bikes has motivated several manufactures to bring out powerful
contenders.
Kawasaki answered the call at the 1999 Paris Motorcycle Show, with the
impressive debut of their all-new Ninja ZX-12R. This Ninja was
reportedly created in the image of a fighter plane, which comes as no
surprise considering that its slippery aerodynamics involved the
cooperation of the Aerospace Division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries,
Ltd. In fact, the ZX-12R spent more time in the wind tunnel during its
development phase than any motorcycle in Kawasaki's history. The
results are evident: small winglets on the sides of the fairing
separate airflow around the bike; small wind deflectors on the lower
forks deflect turbulent air from the engine; a long lip on the edge of
the fairing further smoothens out airflow. Also, projecting just ahead
of the front fairing, a large scoop takes advantage of higher air
pressure, heightening intake efficiency. A monocoque frame backbone
creates an airbox that allows air to pass through the inside of the
bike for cooling in addition to ensuring overall rigidity.
The powerplant of the Ninja ZX-12R is a fuel injected 4-cylinder
1,199cc engine that pumps out an abundant 178hp. Its
four-into-two-into-one exhaust system features a titanium muffler
paired with a catalyzer, which helps eliminate unburned hydrocarbons
for cleaner emissions. Kawasaki brilliantly raised the superbike
standard in performance, power and aerodynamics with their series
flagship, the Ninja ZX-12R.
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1x Tamiya Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R Motorcycle (1/12)
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