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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R — from 2000 to 2006.

20002006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

1199cc DOHC Liquid-Cooled Inline-4 · Chain

178 hp / 94 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity3 qt

Transmission

Type6-Speed
FluidShared with engine oil

Coolant

TypeKawasaki Coolant
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank4.5 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Front120/70ZR17
Rear200/50ZR17
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)42 PSI

Battery

Group sizeYTX12-BS
Shop group YTX12-BS battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Coolant flush24,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs6,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter12,000 mi