Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja (2005) vs Norton Dominator 88 SS (1961)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Norton |
| Model: | ZX-12R Ninja | Dominator 88 SS |
| Years: | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four-stroke, twin-cylinder, two valves per cylinder operated by pushrods |
| Capacity: | 1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 497 cc / 30.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 55.4 mm | 66 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection | 2 x Amal Monobloc 11/16 in bore carburettors |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 178 hp / 131 kW @ 10500 rpm | 26.8 kW / 36 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm upside-down cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound and 12-way compression damping. | Telescopic forks with coil springs |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link with gas-charged shock: piggy-back reservoir, adjustable spring preload, 18-way rebound and 20-way compression damping | Swinging arm with adjustable, three position hydraulically damped Girling units |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | Drum, Ø203 mm / Ø8 in |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper | Drum, Ø178 mm / Ø7 in |
| Wet Weight: | 245 kg / 540 lbs | 185 kg / 408lb |
| Top Speed: | 303.2 km/h | 177 km/h / 110 mph |