ZX12R Advice

[nicko]

Hi Guys & Gals,
after some advice on a ZX12R, Im looking to upgrade and want a 12. Just would like to know the differences between the 00-01 model and 02 onwards? Is it worth getting a later model one?
What are peoples experiences with ZX12's?

[chuffed]

There were many changes in the first few years and less towards the end of the model run, the A's are '00 and '01, they have a slightly different frame, ECU, fairings (cosmetics) to the B models, infact the 2000 and 01 motors are even quiet different internally. The brakes are often talked about being upgraded, sorry changed from 6 spots to 4 in 03 apparently the 6 pistons heat up the disc when worked hard ??? I like the extra bite of the 6 pistons. They are a large sports bike with great power and torque, my biggest gripe is how hard the seat is.

I have an 05 model with 23k on it and plenty of extra's that im thinking of selling when you start looking

[Phil]

I hear the 00 ones are unrestricted - but force you to wear jim jams to all ride meeting points

The 04 (radial calipers) onwards are a faster point to point mosickle than the 00-01. BTW when was the last time you needed to do over 300kph

Just my HO

[98ninja]

i have a 2000 model
no modifications to it at all.
crazy bike
ive had the throttle wide open 3 times
once i was doing $2.60 and the other 2 times i was leaving a black mark behind me.
im almost considering a zx6 or another 9 so i have a bike that i can thrash instead of the bike thrashing me.

[hoffy]

heres some info, cheers Hoffy

viewtopic.php?f=47&t=22420&p=344692&hilit=zx12r+a+model+b#p344692

[Gosling1]

.....Is it worth getting a later model one?.......What are peoples experiences with ZX12's?.....

Yes, get the later ones for the upgraded brakes, ECU and better, more refined overall 'feel'. The early ones were unrestricted, but imho pretty uncomfortable. The later 4-spot radial brakes are a big improvement over the early 6-spotters.....

Experience ?? Just an awesome bike. Can tour with the best of them, and still be a weapon in the twisties.....not as nimble as a 10R for sure, but still heaps of fun once the suspension is set up.

Get one - you will never look back !

[Smitty]

I hear the 00 ones are unrestricted - but force you to wear jim jams to all ride meeting points

yep.....jammys are a requisite to ride the unrestricted 00-01 model

like mine


as a bike to ride ALL ZX12rs are awesome
I find mine a great tourer...eater of miles and awesome sports barge
(ignore softies who complain about the seat...270km at a stint is easy)
I have taken a lot of time fettling the suspension to suit me
and unlike some, i prefer 6 potters over the radial brakes (its a matter of feel)

having said all that...GET ONE
you will luv the 12


cheers

Smitty

[hoffy]

they do leave black lines very easily when wide open, just ask rob

[nicko]

cheers guys!
Sounds like a done deal - just need to offload the 6!
Better throw it up on ebay!

[shinnynoggon]

go the 12r mate you will never regret it

[hammer]

I remember something about them having soft belly pans and in no time your catching the bus to work, good fun but

[hoffy]

and in no time your catching the bus to work,

Dont Laugh, been there, done that !!!!!

[robracer]

they do leave black lines very easily when wide open, just ask rob

thats an understatement