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2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R Motorcycle reviews
Reliability
5.0
Overall quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.8
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Ted Dyches
Reviewed on April 30, 2023
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
4.8
I personally know of this bike and its owner.. If i were in the market for a bike ( I already have one) I would purchase this bike.. It truly is a one of a kind and Immaculate condition.. I say this as it could have just come off the showroom floor with this mileage . I am 66 years old so of course its a bit ...
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I personally know of this bike and its owner.. If i were in the market for a bike ( I already have one) I would purchase this bike.. It truly is a one of a kind and Immaculate condition.. I say this as it could have just come off the showroom floor with this mileage . I am 66 years old so of course its a bit out of my league... way to powerful for an old man. Worth every penny of what the owner is asking.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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DA
Carterville, Illinois
Reviewed on May 2, 2007
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
5.0
I am entering my 3rd year with my REX and it still continues to impress me ride after ride with its real world power, handling and reliability. Mine is all stock and starts up every time I hit the button. Can't say enough about the practicality of this sport/standard. Fun to ride as a communter or in t...
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I am entering my 3rd year with my REX and it still continues to impress me ride after ride with its real world power, handling and reliability. Mine is all stock and starts up every time I hit the button. Can't say enough about the practicality of this sport/standard. Fun to ride as a communter or in the twisties. More than enough power to keep up with and in some cases beat the sport bike riders. It's just a plain old fun bike. Out of the 10 bikes I have owned, this one is my all-time favorite.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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Joe Fecher
Ellington, Connecticut
Reviewed on September 2, 2006
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
5.0
Owned/ridden many bikes. This is one of my favorites--does everything very well. Does get a little uncomfortable on longer rides with the stock seat, but that's easily improved with a Corbin....
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Owned/ridden many bikes. This is one of my favorites--does everything very well. Does get a little uncomfortable on longer rides with the stock seat, but that's easily improved with a Corbin.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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WestSyeed
Sacramento, California
Reviewed on September 17, 2005
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
5.0
What a fantastic bike. Massive torque, untold power, terrific styling... it just goes on and on. I had owned Hondas up to this point but when I saw a ZRX1200R I just fell for it. Love at first sight. I love retro styling so this was the bike for me right off the bat. This is a lean, mean muscle machine and it...
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What a fantastic bike. Massive torque, untold power, terrific styling... it just goes on and on. I had owned Hondas up to this point but when I saw a ZRX1200R I just fell for it. Love at first sight. I love retro styling so this was the bike for me right off the bat. This is a lean, mean muscle machine and it is NOT for the weak at heart. In fact if you have a pacemaker I recommend staying away from this rocket.
I think the bike handles great. Then again, I'm not a bike guru. I just like to cruise and feel the wind and be outdoors. Every now and then I take her up beyond 4000 or 5000 RPM's just to enjoy the rush, but for the most part, I'm all about shillin'. If I wanted a race bike I would have bought a GSXR or something. I don't like being bent over the tank like a monkey when I ride. I've never understood that riding position. It is SO uncomfortable. The ZRX has the perfect riding position for me - although I was surprised at how high the pegs were... or how low the seat was. Anyways I'm going to get a Corbin and I hear it will lift me up an inch or two and that should be just right.
I think this is one terrific bike and I would highly recommend it to anyone. I will probably always keep mine because it's timeless looking and has all the power I will ever need.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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john bestetti
philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reviewed on April 12, 2004
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
5.0
When I last wrote a review I had a full Muzzy pipe and dyno jet kit with the K&N filter! That dynoed at 148hp at the crank! Then ignition advancer locked in plus 4 degrees went on and back to the dyno for a 155 hp at the crank first run! I been debating about the sprockets? Well I made the right ch...
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When I last wrote a review I had a full Muzzy pipe and dyno jet kit with the K&N filter! That dynoed at 148hp at the crank! Then ignition advancer locked in plus 4 degrees went on and back to the dyno for a 155 hp at the crank first run! I been debating about the sprockets? Well I made the right choice! I went down one tooth on the front sprocket and up three teeth on the back! It really woke up this animal! Back again to the dyno and remapped the computer so it's dialed in right on the money and we now got an awesome pass at 160hp at the crank! I've been on a Hayabusa with a pipe! This bike runs right there with the Hayabusa! The only problem keeping the front wheel down coming out of the hole! It will come up in all gears! But what a ride !
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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David
Sacramento, California
Reviewed on February 13, 2004
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
5.0
I love this bike! When I do ride for long periods, my rear does get sore surprisingly! I am already planning to purchase a Corbin seat with a backrest for passengers. I don't like to spend a lot of money on aftermarket items, but this one is necessary. This bike has awesome torque. Great for any kind of ridi...
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I love this bike! When I do ride for long periods, my rear does get sore surprisingly! I am already planning to purchase a Corbin seat with a backrest for passengers. I don't like to spend a lot of money on aftermarket items, but this one is necessary. This bike has awesome torque. Great for any kind of riding. No back pain ever! Everyone gives thumbs up, kids and older riders too! I love my Green ZRX1200!
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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David Tiffany
Howard City, Michigan
Reviewed on January 19, 2004
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
4.0
I got my ZRX 1200 still new in the box. Candy Apple green, it was a real looker. I test rode the 1100, which was essentially the same bike with less power. I wanted a new all out big bore sport bike but couldn't justify spending over 10 large and that's when I found the rex. I love the retro looks and massi...
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I got my ZRX 1200 still new in the box. Candy Apple green, it was a real looker. I test rode the 1100, which was essentially the same bike with less power. I wanted a new all out big bore sport bike but couldn't justify spending over 10 large and that's when I found the rex. I love the retro looks and massive torque. It was a thrill to ride. What I didn't realize how uncomfortable traveling long distance on the highway would be. On my VFR I could just lay on the gas tank and travel for hundreds of miles at 90+mph. I'd say the rex is happiest around town. It's very flickable for its size and is at home from stoplight to stop light.
Reliability
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
4.0
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Manuel Islas
Santa Monica, California
Reviewed on December 28, 2003
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
5.0
I got one last year. I was surprised how easy it is to ride. Not for the inexperienced rider though. Fast and reliable. Use it everyday for work. I like everything about it except for the seat on longer rides. Like the looks and power of the bike!...
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I got one last year. I was surprised how easy it is to ride. Not for the inexperienced rider though. Fast and reliable. Use it everyday for work. I like everything about it except for the seat on longer rides. Like the looks and power of the bike!
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Nancy
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Reviewed on November 6, 2003
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
5.0
Moved up from a V-Star to the zrex... and 5,000 miles later, haven't looked back. With the added Muzzy pipe, K&N filter & jet kit, she rocks! Perfect seating position (I'm old) enough power and handling, and then some. I've ridden a lot of bikes, and she's the one for me....
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Moved up from a V-Star to the zrex... and 5,000 miles later, haven't looked back. With the added Muzzy pipe, K&N filter & jet kit, she rocks! Perfect seating position (I'm old) enough power and handling, and then some. I've ridden a lot of bikes, and she's the one for me.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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John G. SImpers
Spanaway, Washington
Reviewed on October 18, 2003
Motorcycle reviewed 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
5.0
Wrote a review on this machine back in May. Anyway this is money well spent. You can't get this kind of performance for so little invested. First mod should be exhaust and jetting. I went with the Dale Walker slip on, Stage II jet kit, and K&N filters. Last Dyno run resulted with 118HP at the wh...
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Wrote a review on this machine back in May. Anyway this is money well spent. You can't get this kind of performance for so little invested. First mod should be exhaust and jetting. I went with the Dale Walker slip on, Stage II jet kit, and K&N filters. Last Dyno run resulted with 118HP at the wheel(that's 128 @ the crank) and 80lbs tq. Handling is top notch,(for a replica racer) but the only week link would be in the fork area. Get a fork brace this will cure the problem w/ flexing. One word of caution invest in a steering damper. This bike will go into a tank slapper if your not careful. On the street it carves through traffic like a "Ginsu" knife. In summary with 6000 miles since purchaced in late May, I couldn't find much fault with the ZRX. It's fun to ride solo or two-up. (Do your sweetheart a favor. "don't scare the crap out of her) I highly recommend this ride... Good Luck
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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