2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 Overview

Join Paul Johnston and Warren Pole as they dive into the heart of the 2004 Kawasaki ZRX 1200.
Join them as they unravel the mystique of this two-wheeled marvel, conducting a riveting analysis that not only delves into its intricate details but also pits it against its fiercest rivals.
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[@sparkeydave]

Ive owned a zrx 400 for over 10 years tons of smiles every time I ride her .......

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

It's hard to believe I've had my 2004 ZRX1200R for a decade now, and she's just as strong and beautiful as the day I bought her. It's a lot of fun to go back and look at these old reviews. 10 years on, every fawning word remains true. These bikes will be big collector's items someday, not that I ever plan to sell mine. :-)

[@WheelsandBullets45]

Tim Kreitz Adventures There is a red one for sale near my house. I am thinking about checking it out. I kind of like the looks of them.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

See if you can get a test ride. You'll likely be sold. :-)

[@WheelsandBullets45]

I may ride by tomorrow lol

[@filthymcnastyazz]

+Wheels and Bullets And??

[@armandblake]

They already are, cannot find one anywhere

[@troycave4221]

I have the ZRX 11OO and the ZRX1200s,with out a doubt the best motor cycles I have ever owned..great for touring and in the twisties or track days ,we have plenty of mixed riding conditions in Australia and these bikes eat it up.

[@kwackerman733]

I have the A6F 2006 model. I’ve had it from new (13yrs). It is by far the best retro to own. I will never let mine go.

[@toucheturtle3840]

I bought an A1 new. Awesome bike. Lost it in a garage fire😥

[@craigoverall1126]

Z900rs cafe 2018! The new retro classic!

[@brianmaclennan561]

Still good to this day

[@livemeyer]

I have the ZRX. What I don't have is that awesome green and white leather jacket.

[@JohnDoe-ld4fo]

One of my all time favourites. I must get one.

[@jongirard2753]

I'm 60. I bought an '03 [blue] 4+ years ago. Couldn't be happier. I'm not sure if I like it better than the original GPz550 I bought new in August 1981.

[@BibtheBoulder]

2021: Value 10/10 see what they're fetching now....

[@barachoisboy]

zrx 1200r is VERY rare here in Canada...The naked muscle bikes don't seem to sell well here.. The xjr 1300, the cb1400, and the gsx 1400 weren't even sold here. I Like the hardware on the zrx. everything is anodized and coated and well thought out, which imo is proof that a bike can have a minimalist look, without looking cheap. even if it doesn't perform much better than the rest of its peers, I for one would pay more for the hardware, fit, and finish. Yamaha and Kawasaki does a good job of that.

[@oWASTINGTIMEo]

I have a 2001 zrx1200r in Alberta love the thing oh so much only 19000 km

[@barrykery1175]

I have a 2002 REX and it would take the jaws of life to pry it out of my hands. I owned it from new and it's the best bike, out of 15 bikes, that I have ever owned. Barry

[@EEEBA1]

What a beautiful bike. Right now I am trying to decide if I should get the BMW K1300S, Honda Blackbird 1100XX, Kawasaki ZRX1200R or a Kawasaki ZX12R. Hm.... Decisions, decisions.

[@moreifyoucan]

I LOVE THIS BIKE!!!!!!!!

[@johnnywalker888]

let the good times roll...🤩

[@wannarubitt]

I'll take one of each please!

[@jimmyd4092]

I have a red one , had it since 2005. I love it and will probably never get rid of it . My wife calls her the red bitch.

[@chrisoconnor9021]

always wanted this bike..but I got a fz1 05

[@mod95red]

good year,,,i got that same one...

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

mod95red Me, too! :-)

[@gregc6661]

I’ll never part with my ‘02 ZRX1200R. Going in the box with me!

[@Ryzen_56X]

Since the engine comes from the ZZR1200 or ZX12 Ninja, it should not be hard enough to bring up 158.8 BHP hidden from the original ZZR engine.

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

150 odd bhp at the wheel is certainly possible with the 1100. You can use zx11 cams.

[@turbostatic1]

Right! Cheerio! Cup-o-tea and all that!

[@455Transam]

HOW did they not review the Suzuki Bandit with those other bikes???

[@DolleHengst]

That's not a true musclebike like these big bikes. That's why they picked the Suzuki GSX 1400

[@455Transam]

DolleHengst You're wrong The Bandit 1200 has GS muscle bike lineage, just like the ZRX1200.

[@jongirard2753]

I bought a 1200 Bandit off of my friend in '08. 4 years ago I got an '03 ZRX 1200r. The Bandit is lower to the ground which makes turning easier. But, I prefer the Kawi. I'm a Kawasaki guy. I'll be happy with the ZRX through my 60's at least.

[@calvincooley1074]

The ELRR....Eddie Lawson Replica Replica.

[@uhtred7860]

The Eddie Lawson Replica, Replica, Replica, Replica🤣 First was the original Z1000R ELR, then came the 1100cc one, then the ZXR1100 then the ZXR1200.😆

[@clarknawrocki3851]

I like the ninja but I'm 52 years old and I have to get something more comfortable then my zx7

[@SwiftyMcVeigh851]

My 99, said kawasaki heavy industries..

[@RickyJr46]

Very cool machines. As far as being better, off the showroom floor, than what Eddie Lawson raced in AMA Superbike, well...er, no! Lawson's lime green #21 would be close to a hundred pounds lighter in racing trim, making nearly 40 more horsepower, while running GP-spec brakes on tuned suspension with racing slicks and mag wheels.

[@yoric6939]

Yeah I did laugh 😏

[@CuckBalls]

1:30 but the zrx is really based

[@455Transam]

Since when is KawaSAKI pronounced KawaZAKI???

[@BlindTom61]

You boys are going to hurt yourself riding on the wrong side of the road...

[@user-mw6pe5vi6e]

This evaluation is wrong. KR motors is No.1.

[@Terry-kv2je]

Odd, the one bike that clearly beats it all the way around isn't even tested, the FZ1

[@aydinvideo]

The fz1 is a naked sportbike, not a musclebike. Totally different, and for sure does not beat the zrx.

[@Terry-kv2je]

Opinions vary. No sense arguing online. They are similar genre bikes and the Yamaha simply out performs it in every category.

[@aydinvideo]

No, they are different category bikes completely. I already wrote in my first comment, the fz1 is a 1000cc naked sportbike, the zrx is a 1200cc musclebike- that LOOKS like it's right out of the 1970's-1980's. Retro muscle in a modern package. I own a 2008 R1. The fz1 engine is based on it, just less powerful. I also have a zrx1200, and the torque is much broader and comes on way sooner. For a street machine, that's a helluva lot more fun then a peaky top end rush (although that is awesome too, but if you want that, buy the R1- then you get all the power) so the ZRX vs the fz1 are completely different, and the extra 200cc +added torque puts it in such a position that around town, and off the line it's way more fun (at least in my opinion). If you want big HP, get a literbike or a hyperbike. If you want torque, get a zrx12. If you want something inbetween, get a fz1. I can easily use all the zrx's tire up dragging knee in the canyons- so the suspension and handling is comparable to a slightly softer sportbike- but the look sets it apart from all the run-of-the-mill nakes sportbikes- like the fz1. But by all means, buy what you like best.

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

aydinvideo Agreed. ;-)