I don't know if you saw my thread earlier, but I just bought a new bike. It is a 2000 Ninja ZX-12 factory unlimited version. It has a Power Commander III, Muzzy titanium/carbon fiber exhaust, larger rotors, lots of titanium bolts and carbon fiber to lighten the bike, and lots of other goodies.
It was pretty cool, because the guy that I bought the bike from turned out to be the guy who heads up the engine shop over at Rousch! We talked for a long time! We agreed to stay in touch as he was a really nice guy.
Well, the bike was built right and on a conservative tune it put 184 HP to the tire. He told me that with a more aggressive map, it could easily put down around 210-220. According to their tests, these ZX-12's give up about 16% through the drivetrain so at 430lbs you do the math! Right now it is just fast enough for me. So I think I will leave it alone for now. Once my leathers come in, I might try a more aggressive map at the track.
This is a picture he took, but this is the bike. I took some pics yesterday, so i will post them later. Pictures just don't do this bike justice. That green is so much more impressive in person!
It was pretty cool, because the guy that I bought the bike from turned out to be the guy who heads up the engine shop over at Rousch! We talked for a long time! We agreed to stay in touch as he was a really nice guy.
Well, the bike was built right and on a conservative tune it put 184 HP to the tire. He told me that with a more aggressive map, it could easily put down around 210-220. According to their tests, these ZX-12's give up about 16% through the drivetrain so at 430lbs you do the math! Right now it is just fast enough for me. So I think I will leave it alone for now. Once my leathers come in, I might try a more aggressive map at the track.
This is a picture he took, but this is the bike. I took some pics yesterday, so i will post them later. Pictures just don't do this bike justice. That green is so much more impressive in person!
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