2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R Motorcycle reviews

I have owned 2 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, first was my 2005 from 2006-2017 and my 2002 from 2018 - still ride today. These bikes are comfortable to ride, great Kawasaki quality(this is my 11th street bike in the last 52yrs of riding) lots of power to have all the fun you can handle, but the only weak spot is the transmission- the 2005 had transmission work at 52,000mi. and my 2002 I lost 4 gear about 2mo. ago with 32,000mi. Still ride it everyday just skip 4th gear for now. New transmission, parts and labor: $5,400, rebuilt: $3,500 Show less

With good rubber, and a sorted suspension, Oh yeah and a scosch of rider skill, this bike will embarrass sportier bikes with ease. She pulls like a train from the bottom up, and on less than 10/10ths roads, she will not let you down. Makes a great track bike on the weekend and then a great commute bike for daily riding. Show less

I have had my 05 zrx for about 4 months now and ride when I can. It is a solid bike which feels like it was made just for me. Ergonomically speaking I really have no issues. It appears laid out with my frame in mind. The bike feels planted for my type of riding. It handles directional inputs well and inspires trust. Fit and finish are as good as any I've observed. Kawasaki motors are both stout and reliable and that goes with any machine they make. In other words, reliability is a non-issue. The bike has consistently delivered 50 plus mpg with mild to moderate power application. Not bad for a motor that is barely broken in. I am completely satisfied with this purchase. Show less

The Reliability of The ZRX 1200R is Fantastic. The Performance of The ZRX 1200R is Great. The Comfort of The ZRX 1200R when you're riding around town or on a long ride, It's one smooth ride. And last but not least, the quality is legendary. Show less

This is a great bike. I've owned mine since Nov. of 2001. It has lots of power out of the box, but that power can be greatly improved by adding different mods. The bike is very comfortable and capable--it can be a tourer, a drag bike, a track bike, commuter bike, etc. Show less

I've owned my bike for 2 years now and have almost 10,000 miles of trouble free riding. I ride all kinds of roads and find it at home in the twisties as I do on nice country winding roads. The power is mind blowing yet it is as velvet smooth throughout the power band as a cruiser. The only down side I see is the front forks can feel spongey when "hangin'" it out on tight twisties. Overall once used to and adjusted to your style it's very predictable! Show less

Just purchased a used 2002 to quench my midlife crisis. I have not ridden in 20 years, but this bike made me feel as if I had never left the saddle. My last bike was a 1980 Honda CB750F super sport. Needless to say bikes have come a long way in 20 years. This bike can be ridden with a calm decorum or blast off like a raging beast without losing composure. I am glad to be back riding. Thanks Kawasaki for such a great bike! Show less

This bike is quite the time machine...if old Eddy could have only imagined. I have 19,000 miles on it, have not had any mechanical trouble of any kind. I bring it in for service at the set intervals in the owners manual and I have to say that I totally believe that I will see 50,000 miles with this thing! Yeah it might be heavy by sportbike purists, but they like all that plastic in front of them for protection from the wind, so they don't count. I haven't brought the rpms up over 7,000 even once yet, basically because it's insane and I'm afraid of the ticket. don't fool yourself people, this bike is fast. I didn't care too much for the Bridgstones that come stock, I'm using Metezler mez4`s now. They look like they'll last at least twice as long as the 10,000 miles I was able to limp out of them. that's where the extra weight comes into play. You can burn up the rear tire in less than 4,000 miles if you are the aggressive type. I recently installed a yoshimura muffler (rs3). I got the sound I wanted and a little more power as well, Now it sounds as awesome as it was intended to. The stock muffler was almost silent ! Performance is always good whether I have my girl riding two up or just solo, the electronic fuel/air/timing control sees to it every time. It's really very cool to have all the technology in a bike that makes you feel like your Mad Max back in the seventies! I suppose if I have a complaint it would be that my rearend gets sore after 3 1/2 hours in the saddle, I'm not sure if a corbin would save me this discomfort. The foot pegs are located just where they should be for long term comfort in between the distance of your knee and hip, so you can move your butt around on the long trips. I used to have a Bmw R60/6 and my ZRX is every bit as comfortable as it was, with 10 times the performance. I rode to Laconia this summer, round trip the same day with my ZRX, it was a 460 mile drive when I finished, and I wasn`t crippled like so many others were after the one way trip. With the exception of the posterior region aformentioned. I love this bike, yeah it's no ZX10R...but it sure isn't a slug either. It will take a good performance if they want to run with you, basically, watch them shrink in your mirrors, which don`t vibrate untill about 4,500 rpms. Did I mention that braking is phenominal? It is. If you know what you're looking for and find yourself looking at a ZRX1200R, you will not be disappointed. If something were to ever happen to this bike I would have to buy another without consideration of any other machine. Show less

Put just a little over a hundred miles on it since I've owned it. The previous owner put a Muzzy titanium 4 into 1 on it and had it rejetted. My only complaint about the bike is being a five speed. Otherwise I love the old school looks it has. I eventually will add some other things to it like a corbin seat. The bike handles well and the ergos are good. Great bike for the money! Show less

I purchased the bike new as a leftover model last August. I commute to work each day even in bad weather and overall the bike is a great all-around machine. The brakes seem weak for 6 piston calipers. The bike is a little heavy but ridden smooth it can hustle right along. I am just now starting to feel more comfortable with the machine. It usually takes around 5,000 miles before I feel that I know a bike's capabilities. My only complaint so far deals with washing the bike. Water always finds its way and fills up the number 1 cylinder and I have to partially remove the tank to absorb the water. Show less