TA14084 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-12R 1/12

About the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R

Kawasaki's legacy of cutting-edge sportbikes has inspired motorcycle fans for generations. Recently, the call for 300km/h plus super sports bikes has motivated several manufactures to bring out powerful contenders.

Kawasaki answered the call at the 1999 Paris Motorcycle Show, with the impressive debut of their all-new Ninja ZX-12R. This Ninja was reportedly created in the image of a fighter plane, which comes as no surprise considering that its slippery aerodynamics involved the cooperation of the Aerospace Division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. In fact, the ZX-12R spent more time in the wind tunnel during its development phase than any motorcycle in Kawasaki's history. The results are evident: small winglets on the sides of the fairing separate airflow around the bike; small wind deflectors on the lower forks deflect turbulent air from the engine; a long lip on the edge of the fairing further smoothens out airflow. Also, projecting just ahead of the front fairing, a large scoop takes advantage of higher air pressure, heightening intake efficiency. A monocoque frame backbone creates an airbox that allows air to pass through the inside of the bike for cooling in addition to ensuring overall rigidity.

The powerplant of the Ninja ZX-12R is a fuel injected 4-cylinder 1,199cc engine that pumps out an abundant 178hp. Its four-into-two-into-one exhaust system features a titanium muffler paired with a catalyzer, which helps eliminate unburned hydrocarbons for cleaner emissions. Kawasaki brilliantly raised the superbike standard in performance, power and aerodynamics with their series flagship, the Ninja ZX-12R.

Fairing Recreated with Semi-transparent Parts

As a special feature for this model, semi-transparent green parts have been used for the fairing, offering a fascinating look at the aluminum monocoque frame and detailed engine, even after completion of the model. This is a great chance to see the inner workings of Kawasaki's latest masterpiece! Also, the brake lights come as semi-transparent red parts and the turning signals come as semi-transparent orange parts. These colors perfectly match those of the full-size bike. Finally, metal stickers have been used for the rear-view mirrors and front forks, providing a high-quality appearance even without painting!

• Scale: 1/12, overall length: 173mm, overall width: 70mm, overall height: 101mm.
• Authentic recreation of monocoque frame, 4-cylinder engine, suspension, etc.
• Semi-transparent green parts used for fairing, which features side wings. Easy to remove, tiny screws used for attachment of fairing.
• Muffler glistens with chrome plated parts.
• Solid rubber tires feature authentic tread pattern.
  
  COLOR
  

  Note: The color chart below is the paints called out in the assembly manual of the model kit. Duplicate colors shown are in reference to Tamiya bottle paints as available in two sizes; 10ml and 23ml. Choose the bottle volume that best meets your needs. All spray can paints (AS, TS and PS) are available in 100ml.

  • TS-17 - 100ml Aluminum Silver
  • TS-18 - 100ml Metallic Red
  • TS-38 - 100ml Gun Metal
  • TS-50 - 100ml Blue Mica
  • TS-52 - 100ml Candy Lime Green
  • TS-53 - 100ml Deep Metallic Blue
  • X-1 - 23ml Black
  • X-1 - 10ml Black
  • X-10 - 23ml Gun Metal
  • X-10 - 10ml Gun Metal
  • X-11 - 23ml Chrome Silver
  • X-11 - 10ml Chrome Silver
  • X-12 - 23ml Gold Leaf
  • X-12 - 10ml Gold Leaf
  • X-18 - 23ml Semi Gloss Black
  • X-18 - 10ml Semi Gloss Black
  • X-2 - 23ml White
  • X-2 - 10ml White
  • X-27 - 23ml Clear Red
  • X-27 - 10ml Clear Red
  • X-31 - 23ml Titanium Gold
  • X-31 - 10ml Titanium Gold
  • X-32 - 23ml Titanium Silver
  • X-32 - 10ml Titanium Silver
  • X-34 - 23ml Metallic Brown
  • X-34 - 10ml Metallic Brown
  • X-7 - 23ml Red
  • X-7 - 10ml Red
  • XF-1 - 23ml Flat Black
  • XF-1 - 10ml Flat Black
  • XF-16 - 23ml Flat Aluminum
  • XF-16 - 10ml Flat Aluminum
  • XF-28 - 23ml Dark Copper
  • XF-28 - 10ml Dark Copper
  • XF-5 - 23ml Flat Green
  • XF-56 - 23ml Metallic Grey
  • XF-56 - 10ml Metallic Grey