“The ZX-12R is nothing but a big fast road burner. No apologies offered, none needed.” This is a quote from David Edwards, Editor-In-Chief of Cycle World Magazine, after testing the 2002 ZX-12R. He was also quoted as saying, “The 90 mph roll-on, the never ending acceleration, the absolute inhalation of straight aways, the mines bigger than your ability to lay motor on almost anything with wheels.” These are often the descriptions used by the press to some how get the point of big horsepower class street bikes across to average guys reading their magazine. How would he describe this bike if it were 75 to 100 more horsepower? I wonder if they could. Sorry David, with all due respect, we think another 100 hp is a good place to start. The point is, Cycle World is right. It’s a great bike. One of the best of the big sport bikes out there, but for those of us adrenaline junkies needing the real thing when it comes to horsepower, boy do we have something for those poor pitiful 160 hp street warriors. Let’s talk 200 hp! How about 250, 300, 400 anyone? Yes, pick the number. We’ll show you how to get there as reliably and economically as possible. Think this bike is fun stock? Wait until you experience the power of Mr. Turbo.
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$4,995.00
Power Gains:
Boost - Horsepower
8 lbs - 240 hp
10 lbs - 260 hp
15 lbs - 310 hp
20 lbs - 360 hp
30 lbs - 430 hp
With the increasing use of chat rooms and an endless number of places to get information these days, be careful, much of it is bad information. Every Horsepower number claimed by us on our website, over the phone, or any advertisement is based on “rear wheel” numbers from our DynoJet 250 dyno. Rear wheel numbers, at the pavement, confirmed by other dynos around the world, no exaggerating, no “pie in the sky”, and no bragging… just fact.
- 0-8psi: 92-octane pump gasoline, octane booster recommended.
- 9+ psi: Race gasoline for turbo and/or supercharged applications (VP C16, etc…)
Race gas and octane booster are not required when driving the bike at normal speeds and when not applying boost. As you will learn, a turbo is only in boost when you twist your throttle telling it to do so. A turbo is not an uncontrollable device, and using common sense and throttle control will regulate how much and when boost is used.
Octane boosters can be deceptive. Be sure that the booster that you choose to use is acceptable for turbo or supercharged applications as many are not. In the past, we have used 104 Octane Booster. There are two versions of this product available; a red bottle that is intended for light duty street engines, and black bottle that is usable for turbocharged applications.
What year models does this kit fit?
ZX-12 2000-2005
