| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2012 |
| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide |
Summary:
Great motorcycle for a retired senior citizen
Faults:
Charging regulator burnt up at 22,000.
General Comments:
This bike is a fun machine, that has caused me no trouble whatsoever.
It's a sport bike, so what is comfortable? It's all relative.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th May, 2012
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.1 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 20100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha XJ750D |
Summary:
Extremely fast, comfortable and reliable
Faults:
I purchased my ZX12R used in September, 2008. I have road it about 21,000 miles in the past 14 months. It is my primary transportation. I ride it about 75 miles per day round trip to work in all types of weather, plus my wife and I ride occasionally on the weekends.
It has been very reliable. No maintenance issues at all other than routine maintenance. I clean and lube the chain once a week, change the oil every 3000-3500 miles and put on new tires every 9000 - 10,000 miles.
General Comments:
The bike is very comfortable for a sportbike. I have no problem riding it 300+ miles in a day with only fuel stops.
Not the greatest fuel mileage for a motorcycle, I average 33-35 MPG. The fuel tank should be bigger, the low fuel warning light starts to flash at around 125 miles.
Now for the best part, the acceleration and top speed is fantastic!!! I know that it is not quite as fast as some of the latest sportbikes, but it is still brutally fast by any streetbike standard. Handling and brakes are very good also.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th November, 2009
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 2 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CBR1000F |
Summary:
A very fast bike, but the heavy handling spoils it
Faults:
Tires wear out every 2000 miles.
Gas mileage is terrible.
Handling is very weird.
Bike feels heavy on back roads.
Valve adjustment is very difficult for the DIY as the frame goes over the engine.
General Comments:
If you want to smoke all your friends on the highway, this is the bike to do it on. The power is overkill.
This bike is suitable for sport touring as it rides very smooth on the highway.
Applying full throttle makes the tire spin or the front wheel to come off the ground, which wears out the tires fast and also ruins your underwear. If you don't need to go 190 mph, then I suggest buying a different bike. It takes a lot of concentration to make this bike handle smoothly in the twisties.
I experienced no mechanical breakdown problems with this bike.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th December, 2005
I have a 2001 ZX-12R and find that, like anything it is a compromise, however it is hyper-sensitive to tyre pressures - I run mine at 42psi front and rear which seems to work well, but anything below 35 and the bike wallows and is a real handful. Never ever had any problems keeping up with friends on any other bike, including the K5 GSX-R1000 and 06 Blade even riding on the famous mountain TT course (for those of you who don't know, outside of built-up areas, there are no speed limits at all on the Isle of Man).
Love it though and would not sell it for any other bike... well maybe the new ZZR-1400, but that is just an overgrown 12R in any case =)