Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R Tire Size

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R (1198cc) takes a 120/70-17 front tire and a 200/50-17 rear tire.

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Key takeaways

  • Front tire: 120/70-17.
  • Rear tire: 200/50-17.
  • Any tire made in the same size fits - shop across brands on price and grip.
  • Covers 2004-2006 (size changed across years - see table).
Front Tire120/70-17
Rear Tire200/50-17
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These are the OEM sizes. Any tire made in the same size fits the rim - so you can shop across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and more) on price, grip, and mileage. Replace front and rear as a matched set where you can.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R tire sizes by year

YearsFrontRear
2006120/70-17200/50-17
2004120/70-17200/50-17

Frequently asked

What size tires does a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R take?

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R takes a 120/70-17 front tire and a 200/50-17 rear tire. See the by-year table for other years.

Can I fit a different brand of tire on a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R?

Yes - any tire made in the same size fits the rim, so you can choose across brands (Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, Shinko, and others) on price, grip, and mileage. Keep front and rear a matched pair where you can.

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