The factory restriction doesn't mean anything. My 03 12R is unrestricted with nothing more than a little tuning, and help from a PC5. Such great bikes the 12Rs are ive owned quite a few bikes an this one will stay with me forever its that's good and exciting to ride... A 1200cc machine that begs to be riden like a 600 is more than any sporting enthusiast could ask for, this thing is just flat out one badass to ride!

By far the best bike ever built,, sure do miss it 😧

A real man's machine ...set up properly....not much else raises a bigger smile.

If the 12r is a bit too mental for you try the zzr12 and be ready for a shock at how quick it is for such a big comfy bike, the engine is incredible.

Just bought this bike yesterday, and this video was uploaded yesterday too !

What a cool old vid! Thanks for sharing this🤘🤘

I bought the zx12r new back in 2000 as a 21 year old. How I survived to tell that story is beyond me 😂

These older bikes look miles better than the shitty new ones of today

Had my A1 full power model delivered, love it too bits!

The 2000 model was faster than the first gen Hayabusa, both were un-restricted.

I wish Kawasaki had kept this model in production .. imagine a refined, evolved one now?! Still.... the new stuff is magic too!

Absolutely right, I bought my '00 ZX12R brand new and belive me when I say this bike is forever...

It must be the placement of the battery.. or the main fuse or the headlight fuse, I would really have a hard time deciding which one makes it so good.

Full titanium exhaust not stainless steel. I have the 9R and love it to bits.

I owned a 12 R GOOD BIKE , Great Looking bike, Sold it with 93,000km Then I brought a 14r a little heavier But far more refined , and that Motor Apart from pipes , stock , it a Better Bike , I done 60,000 on this bike , Unless your rode this bike , you Don't realise how much confidence Traction control, Slipper Clutch gives You , and before you say it crap , we Are not Moto GP riders , it a protection ( It already saved you , You just Don't Know it ) Don't worry I have a Soft spot for Kawasaki 12r

The crazy thing is that the blackbird has a befier midrange then the zx12,the zx12 doesnt hold candle to the blackbird or the busa but out right speed is different because the zx i belive is att least 30 pounds lighter then the busa.

This one of the speed legend's! Iron, not plastik bike!

Hated the look of that air intake when it first came out. Looked like a flat metal tube sticking out the front. I got a 2006 model, which, imo looks so much neater. Mean even 😊 Absolutely loathed the location of the battery 🙄

The ist motorcycle with wings.

The gentleman’s agreement was a joke, Kawasaki gave a middle finger to all the other manufacturers once the H2 came out 😂 Ducati trying to top it but can’t lol

Neat little touches. The battery is hidden in the frame... That's not a neat little touch that's a monumental pain in the ass

I own an A1. Had it for 11 years now. Never had it WOT in 6th gear...... but I will say this A1 does not start running good till you are over 160 mph which on my 2000 ZX12R is just going into 4th gear good with stock gearing. Nothing has out performed me yet.... Just saying

I will be honest I've got a 2000 CBR 1100xx super Blackbird and I also have a 2001 ZX12R and in every way the Honda's better with one exception the ninja is faster LOL the CBR is more comfortable it's more I don't know it just feels better but then again the Ninja it does feel a little better at speeds over 180mph. But it's also been souped up internally so I don't know what the top end is but when I'm pegged out at 190 I still got two grand before redlining on RPMs so I'm guessing about 215 ..220mph maybe top speed.. but I definitely don't like how you jump the bike off if you got a dead battery the Honda's much easier to get to the battery. And those god aweful mirrors on Ninja are hideous I don't think they could have invented anything more ugly but overall it is fun to ride

I was thinking the cutaway was going to show where the factory frames crack, endangering riders. You know,,, to raise awareness.

Not the headlights. The headlight looks to much like a touring bike. Im sure the motors great.

12r is for man not for boys

i have zx12 2001 but i dont think it can't reach the 200mph /320Kmph !!!!

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