Tech Spec
Evolution
Son of ZX-12, grandson of ZX-11.
Rivals
Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa and nothing else.
| TECH |
| Engine type: | l-c inline-four |
| Valve train: | DOHC, 16v |
| Displacement: | 1352cc |
| Bore x stroke: | 84.0 x 61.0mm |
| Compression: | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel system: | Mikuni EFI |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Frame: | Aluminum monocoque |
| Front suspension: | 43mm Kayaba inverted fork, adj. for spring preload, rebound and comp. damping |
| Rear suspension: | Single Kayaba shock, adj. for spring preload, rebound and comp. damping |
| Front brake: | Dual Nissin four-piston radial calipers, 310mm petal discs |
| Rear brake: | Single Nissin two-piston caliper, 250mm petal disc |
| Front tire: | 120/70-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax BT015 |
| Rear tire: | 190/50-ZR17 Bridgestone Battlax BT015 |
| Rake/trail: | 23.0/3.7 in. |
| Seat height: | 31.5 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 57.5 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 5.8 gal. |
| Measured weight (tank full/empty): | 567/532 lbs. |
| Measured horsepower: | 167.2 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
| Measured torque: | 105.2 lb.-ft. @ 7500 rpm |
| Corrected 1/4-mile: | 9.922 sec. @ 143.75 mph |
| Top-gear roll-on, 60-80 mph: | 2.75 sec. |
| Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): | 38/31/35 mpg |
| Colors: | Blue, silver, metallic flat black/metallic red |
| Available: | Now |
| Warranty: | 12 mo., unlimited mi. |
Verdict: 4 out of 5 stars
More Power Where You Need It Most.