Kawasaki's legacy of cutting-edge sport bikes has inspired motorcycle fans for generations. Recently, the call for 300 km/h plus super sports bikes has motivated several manufacturers 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 other 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 smooths 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, 1,199-cc engine that pumps out an abundant 178 hp. 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.
As a special feature for this model, semi-transparent green parts have been used for the fairing, offering a fascinating look at the aluminum monocoque frame and detailed engine even after completion of the model. This is a great chance to see the inner workings of Kawasaki's latest masterpiece! Also, the brake lights come in semi-transparent red parts and the turning signals come in semi-transparent orange parts. These colors perfectly match those of the full-size bike. Finally, metal stickers have been used for the rearview mirrors and front forks, providing a high-quality appearance even without painting!
Scale: 1/12, overall length: 173mm, overall width: 70mm, overall height: 101mm. Authentic recreation of monocoque frame, 4-cylinder engine, suspension, etc. Semi-transparent green parts are used for fairing, which features side wings. Easy to remove, tiny screws are used for the attachment of fairings. Mufflers glisten with chrome-plated parts. Solid rubber tires feature an authentic tread pattern.