Old 12 vs New 12

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Discussion Starter · May 15, 2002

Anyone out there have experience in the saddle of both the 02 ZX12 and the older models? I'm curious of any impressions about the motor tweaks.

I'm a new 12 owner and recently started womping a bit on my bike. I love this giant motor. But I'd always heard how "peaky" the old 12 was. So, the first time I revved my 02 up to 10,500 I was expecting some kind of RUUUUSH at the higher rpms. It never came.

Don't get me wrong, the bike was pulling like a freight train and I looked down to see 140 on the speedo after about 5 seconds. But I found the power delivery to be very linear. The bike pulls from about 5000rpm and stays pretty consistent up to redline. Can't really run it through the gears as I'd be breaking the sound barrier by 5th. But I'm curious if this is the same type of delivery the old 12's have.

I've never ridden a pre-02 12 so I really don't have a clue. I've ridden Busa's and I have to say that my 02 is much more usable and smoother in its delivery. It's not peaky at all. Or maybe I'm just a pussy on the throttle. Not sure.

What are your impressions?

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WarDawg

· #6 · May 15, 2002

I really don't know if i should add this but,

From 6000 to redline it's a flash on my 01 model. It's a rocket ship from 6000 to redline. It's sometime's difficult to switch gear's fast enough cause the tach needle is going accross the dial so fast.

But i do have the faster Silver model, I bet it's the 02 paint slowing ya down.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol">

2001 ZX12R Ninja,

Phantom Silver" Something which exists but has no physical reality; A ghost" </p>

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WarDawg

· #18 · May 17, 2002

I'd put one on right now. I need the PN# Rob for the ZX11 sproket. I forgot how bad you made me look on the 4th gear roll on.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol">

2001 ZX12R Ninja,

Phantom Silver" Something which exists but has no physical reality; A ghost" </p>

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