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Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager (Voyager XII): review, history, specs

Class: tourer

Production: 1986-2003

Also called: Kawasaki Voyager 1200, Kawasaki Voyager XII

Predecessor: Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager XIII

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Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII: manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager: Service Manual, 1986
• Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager: Parts Catalog
• ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Voyager XII (04/1999) | Average MPG
• ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Voyager XII (04/1999) | 0-60 mph
• ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Voyager XII (04/1999) | Top speed

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Kawasaki Voyager Xii May 1 1989

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The smallest giant

MONUMENTAL WORDS OF INSIGHT SOMETIMES come at odd times and places. In this instance, it was at a filling station in the middle of the Mojave Desert. The speaker was looking at a road map, trying to figure the best way back to Los Angeles without getting lost, then he looked up and a totally unrelated thought struck him. "This might be the only Japanese bike to be less complicated than the model it replaced." The speaker was Feature Editor Jon Thompson, the bike was the Kawasaki Voyager XII, and the words were indisputably true.

Back in the early Eighties, Kawasaki had no idea what to do with the all-but-useless six-cylinder monsterbike it had developed. At the time, the only place that immense size seemed to be acceptable was the touring market. Fine. That's where the big 1300 went. In subsequent years, the Six was the subject of more size jokes than William “The Refrigerator” Perry.

Then along came 1986 and the Kawasaki Voyager XII. The 1200 was everything the 1 300 wasn't—namely small,> at least for a touring bike. And now. the 1989 1200. which is basically unchanged from the original model, is the only touring bike that Kawasaki officially offers, even though hardcore mass addicts can still find the discontinued Six at some dealers.

What's most interesting about the Voyager XII is that even though it has two less cylinders, even though it weighs 150 pounds less, and even though it has half the cubic stuff that the 1300 had, it seems to give away nothing. In fact, the 1 200’s engine is noticeably stronger than the I 300's. It produces more bottom-end power and revs out to a healthy mid-range. Both motors have a zippy, race-car exhaust note, but on the big Six, the engine always sounded like it was working way too hard. The XII has a lope-along mode that’s much more relaxing. And in that mode, engine vibration is all but unnoticeable. Oh. you can tell a slight difference between acceleration and coasting with the clutch pulled in. but you have to think about it some. The Voyager is still about as smooth as motorcycles get.

And the all-important list of touring items is about as long as you need. No matter how far you lean towards materialism, chances are you'll be satisfied by the XII. It has all the right stuff: an ÄM/FM cassette deck; an excellent cruise-control system; passenger speakers and controls for the stereo; píenty of storage. What it doesn't have is a decent tool kit—the one in a Honda Gold Wing, as poor as it is. puts the Kawasaki's to shame. It also doesn't have an onboard compressor for the suspension, or for any kind of inflatable seat-comfort-enhancing device. That, it could use. The XII's seat is thin and uncharacteristically low-ball—out of place on a top-of-the-line luxury tourer.

But then the seat on the old 1 300 was really never anything to get excited about, either. That's about the only thing the two have in common —Kawasaki really did succeed in its goal of making the 1200 as much unlike the 1300 as possible. With that goal in mind, it's easy to understand much about the 1 200. Kawasaki went overboard trying to make it small and maneuverable to compensate for the Six's problems. And it is the smallest, best-handling of the big touring bikes. Turning it requires virtually no effort at all—quite a change from the freight-train-like Six. In fact, cornering is so easy that you find yourself scraping footpegs w ithout really trying.

Conversely, holding the XII straight on a long, curveless freeway requires a little more concentration than it does on other big touring bikes. Just as soon as your thoughts start to wander and riding the bike becomes the secondmost-important thing on your mind, the bike takes the opportunity to make slow, lazy weaves in the lane.

While we're griping, we might as well mention the fairing. It offers protection that is merely OK compared to most of the others on the market. Basically, too much air finds its way around the fairing, despite the addition of small w'inglets on the outside edges of the fairing, a modification first made to the 1987-model XII.

It’s interesting to note that in Cycle Worlds June, 1 986, touring bike comparison test, we complained about virtually all the same things: the thinly padded seat, the slight weaving and the fairing’s air spill-over. In fact, Kawasaki has made only three major changes to the Voyager XII since then: the addition of passenger speakers, cruise control and the change to a champagne color. That's a shame. > because with the addition of a better fairing and seat, plus improved stability, the Voyager could lay claim to being the best touring bike in the country.

Instead, the Voyager now sits at the top of a much smaller nitch. With the Honda Gold Wing taking the six-cylinder approach, the Kawasaki is left as the smallest and lightest of the heavyweights. It’s also the cheapest—by over $1000. Compared to the old 1300, the XI1 goes to show you that sometimes you can make your best progress by taking a few steps back. Compared with some of the other more-finished tourers, though, it’s still a few steps behind. 0

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KAWASAKI ZG 1200 Voyager (1986-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

1986 kawasaki zg 1200 voyager specs, performance & photos.

Segment: Touring Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Manufactured between 1986 and 2003, the ZG 1200 Voyager is a touring motorcycle equipped with many attractive features including an electronic starter system with vacuum advance and a 6 speed gearbox.

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Voyager 1200 Specs & Details

The Voyager 1200, also known as the ZG1200 or Voyager XI/XII, was a touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1986 to 2003.

Specs for the Kawasaki Voyager 1200 include:

• Engine Displacement : 1196cc
• Cylinders/Engine Type: Transverse four cylinder liquid cool DOHC 4 stroke.
• Compression Ratio : 10:1
• Transmission : 6 speed
• Wet Weight: 698 lbs

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Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII (1986-88) technical specifications

Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII is produced in 1986-88. Engine is Four stroke transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, displacement 1196 cc / 72.9 cu-in , produces power 97 hp / 72.3 kW @ 7000 rpm and 11.0 kgf-m / 79.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm. Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII weighs 317 kg / 698.9 lbs. Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII has 1 photos.

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The Kawasaki Z1300 was manufactured in several versions, namely: Z1300, KZ1300, ZG1300 and ZN1300. The Z1300 featured six cylinders, water cooling, and shaft drive as standard equipment. During its ten year production run, fuelling was switched from carburetors to electronic fuel injection and suspension was upgraded to air systems front and rear. Fuel injection system was adopted primarily to improve fuel consumption, but a by-product was increased power and torque. Although its straight-six engine was smooth, the motorcycle was heavy, expensive and thirsty, and the Z1300 sold poorly, particularly in Europe. When released, its output in excess of 120 HP prompted new laws in the EU limiting horsepower. In the U.S., the model was equipped with a windshield, suitcase, and a redesigned frame. This new model was called "Voyager". In Europe, the traditional model was still available. The last 200 models (built in America as all 1300's were), built in 1989, have been called "Legendary Six", and were equipped with a special logo on the fuel tank to show that to the public. After a ten-year production run, Kawasaki's first and only liquid-cooled six-cylinder engine bowed out in 1989 after 20,000 KZ1300/Z1300s and 4,500 Voyagers had been produced.

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII (Voyager 1200)

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager first appeared in 1986 as a response to Honda GL1200 Gold Wing and was intended primarily for the US and Canadian markets.

Main competitors:

• Honda GL1200 Gold Wing
• Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade
• Yamaha Venture Royale 1300

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager based on an in-line 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a volume of 1196 cc. see, giving out 97 hp. power and 108 Nm of torque. The maximum performance of the motor is reached at 5000-7000 rpm. Unlike the Gold Wing 1200 engine, the ZG1200 Voyager has a slightly larger volume (1196 cc vs. 1182 cc), a higher compression ratio (10.0 vs. 9.0: 1) and a 16-valve twin-shaft (DOHC) cylinder head (in [ [Honda_GL1200_Gold_Wing | Gold Wing 1200]] - 8 valves, SOHC).

In terms of equipment, the Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager model is in no way inferior to the "Gold" - 2 side + 1 central wardrobe trunk with an integrated backrest, cruise control, audio system, front and rear suspension pneumatic pumping.

Kawasaki ZG1200 was produced until 2003, after which it was discontinued and no longer sold. Unlike the Gold Wing series, which in 1987 was updated to Gold Wing 1500 , and by 2001 it had grown to Gold Wing 1800 , the Kawasaki Voyager 1200 was produced practically unchanged and did not receive further development. ... Obviously, this was due to the fact that Kawasaki did not want to once again copy the new generations of the Gold Wing and thereby finally kill the model, but decided to leave the luxury tourer of 80s design, which would be in sufficient demand in the North American market and not would look outdated compared to the classic-shaped bikes popular in the region.

The model was replaced by:

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Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII Reviews

2002 kawasaki zg1200 voyager xii from canada.

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These old school bikes are bulletproof. Lots of power for 2up, awesomeness on fuel. Nobody wants them for some unknown reason. My wife and I have great pleasure trips, day trips on our 2002. Lots of trunk space and extra in the two saddle bags. 58+mpg. No computer or fuel injection. Great highway bike but no trail bike. Insurance is less as well for a 1200 cc.

You can pick these bikes up for less than $3,000.00 and at the end of the day have a lot of fun and money to spare.

Aaron from Canada.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th December, 2023

1999 Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII from United States of America

I have upgraded the suspension to progressive springs. I haven’t had any issues other than normal maintenance, doesn’t vibrate apart!!

My 99 Voyager is very lightweight and easy to handle. I don’t have tighten things up after riding, it does freeway speeds with ease.

Stereos on these always fail, so it’s not a big deal.

In town I can get over 200 miles from a tank of fuel. I had a 2007 Ultra Classic and I preferred riding this. I like the speed and power and being 65 y.o. It’s lightweight and easy to handle, I got it for $1900. A great bike for the money $$.

Review Date: 11th July, 2023

28th Apr 2024, 10:56

I have 2002 Kawasaki Voyager XII, been looking online, would you know what the steps are for the removal of spark plugs? It looks like the coils are in the way, which I'd like to replace too, with aftermarket, but plugs first to see if it's got a slight misfire. I want use NGK Iridium, not sure yet what's in there, but there are access issues.

2001 Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII from United States of America

Comfortable

Bought this motorcycle cheap, and intended to only keep it for a year, and use it for three trips to Mexico, from California. I've now owned it for 18 months, only did one trip to Mexico. For the last 6 months, I've been using the bike as a full time commuter. The first year of ownership no problems. When I got to the one year mark, is when I began having problems. The oil gasket cracked, and I ended up getting oil in the water pump as well. 2 months after that, the clutch failed. Every plate needed to be replaced. The repairs are costly. Bike is running good now, I'm hoping all of this is out of the way, and I won't have any future problems.

The bike is very comfortable, and a lot more affordable than a Honda Gold Wing, of the same age. The girlfriend is very comfortable on the back, there's plenty of luggage space.

I think the major issue with this bike, is that dealerships here in America, will not service a bike that is over 15 years old. I had to find an independent mechanic that was willing to repair it. Not many of them wanted to touch it as well. Also hard to find parts for this bike as well.

As time goes on, and if there are no other major repairs, I would be happy to give better grades.

Review Date: 2nd October, 2022

2002 Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII from United States of America

If only the idiots at Kawasaki hadn't given up

Radio fuses, carburetor problems due to that d## alcohol fuel gum.

Stiffened front forks, very little else not normal upkeep.

Finally caught the oil drain plug on an obstruction and ripped the filter housing out of the bike. Obvious design flaw that I was never smart enough to put a skid plate over. I really hate myself for that.

Rides great in any circumstance as long as you don't pretend it's a crotch rocket. Decent fuel mileage. Low center of gravity, anyone who calls this top heavy has never ridden any of the other baggers.

I destroyed the motor in my current 02, entirely my fault even though it's a design flaw, I saw it, never got around to putting a skid plate on. I've been shopping all over the map for a newer bike, cause they stop building these in 02, the idiots. It's the best one of all the ones I've ever owned, but there ain't no more. I've looked at every bagger still built, they are all too tall for a short guy, me. They are all called top heavy by the people who own them, I hate that. They all seem to come from the shop with built in flaws. I never owned a BMW, and after looking at the reliability ratings, I'm not going to. Worse than a Harley? How can anything be worse than a Harley? I've come to the conclusion I'm going to put a motor in my 02 and ride on. I hate the thought, it's a horrible job, but I can't find anything I consider a reliable option. Just my opinion, after 55 years of riding.

Review Date: 24th August, 2020

Kawasaki ZG1200A: history, specs, pictures

The Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager was a Liquid cooled, four stroke transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 1986. Max torque was 78.92 ft/lbs (107.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 96.96 HP (72.3 KW) @ 7000 RPM. The Kawasaki ZG1200A is a touring motorcycle made by Kawasaki and more commonly known as the Voyager 1200 or Voyager XI in 1986. It was succeeded by the ZG1200B Voyager XII .

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A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1196.0 cubic centimeters.

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The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

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It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 150/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x260mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 250mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm equalized air fork with remote filler while the rear was equipped with a Equalized air shocks with remote filler and adjustable rebound damping. The ZG 1200 Voyager was fitted with a 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters) fuel tank.

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Brief History Of The Kawasaki Voyager - One Of The First Japanese Touring Bikes

The Kawasaki Voyager was one of the first real Japanese touring bikes.

Before touring bikes became a thing, there were several aftermarket companies that made front fairings and hard cases. Most of the bikes fitted with those "accessories" looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. With odd angles and boxy designs, these were not great-looking bikes. The manufacturers took notice, though, and thankfully came up with their own more appealing designs. Most had minimal plastics, and you could still see the entire engine.

Honda started with the Silver Wing, which later grew into the ever-popular Gold Wing series . Yamaha had the Venture , and Suzuki’s attempt was the GS1100GK, which simply looked like a GS1100 with fairing and hard cases installed (because that is literally all it was). The Gold Wing and Voyager continued with great success and evolved into the touring bikes we know and love today. This is the history of the Kawasaki Voyager and how it went from an unusual in-line six to a modern V-twin today.

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The Kawasaki Voyager Started Life As A Big Six

Kawasaki went big with a 1286cc in-line six-cylinder engine which was equipped with digital fuel injection in 1984. That’s right,1984! The early voyager weighed in at 652 pounds and made 130 horsepower. The six-cylinder engine delivered smooth power throughout the rev range and was mated to a six-speed transmission. It also featured shaft drive to get all the power to the rear wheel, which was a skinny 130-90-17 back then. To get the tourer to stop, dual 260mm discs were placed up front and a 250mm disc in the rear. Most cruisers at that time still featured drum brakes in the rear. The ride was comfortable on long rides with 41mm equalized air forks at the front and dual rear shocks at the rear.

Back To An Inline-Four

In 1986, Kawasaki developed an inline-4 1196cc engine that produced 97 horsepower on a new, slightly heavier frame at 698 pounds. With less power and more weight, you would think that would be an issue. This is not the case. The lighter engine allowed the engineers to upgrade the frame design, suspension, and electronics and give it a unique look that lasted until production stopped in 2003. The engine also had hydraulic lifters for the valves, so no adjustment was ever needed. That was a big selling point; other models pretty much all needed adjustment at the time.

The downside was that they dropped the EFI and went with 30mm CVK carbs. In retrospect, they only gave problems when the bike sat for way too long (like any vehicle with a carb). They dropped sixth gear and opted for a 5-speed transmission, but they kept the shaft drive and went with a slightly wider rear tire (150-90-15).

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Why Change A Good Thing

The 86 model was designated the ZG1200A-1 model code, but the 87 model had some notable changes made to it, so they changed the designation to ZG1200B-1. It came with an MSRP of over $8,000. That design remained unchanged for seventeen years until the unit ZG1200B-17 was dropped from the lineup. It was one of the fastest tourers, had sturdy air-adjustable suspension, a tape player, and even CB radio were options. While the design was seriously dated by the 90s, Kawasaki didn’t see the need to change anything. Any changes would have made it more expensive, and at the time, units were selling out. So no there was no need to change the seemingly popular design. The Voyager XII had a cult following while the Gold Wing grew and along with more updates. The Kawasaki was still a lot cheaper, though, being almost $4,000 cheaper compared to other models in 2003 at $12,299.

The End Of The Kawasaki Voyager

For five years, Kawasaki had nothing in the touring market while the Gold Wing and Harley-Davidson models flourished. In 2009 Kawasaki released an all-new design developed from the ground up. The Vulcan 1700 Voyager was Kawasaki’s first V-Twin touring motorcycle ever. The big cruiser has a 1700cc fuel-injected engine that pumps out 73 horsepower . That is less than the Voyager XII, and at 895 pounds, it is also 197 pounds heavier. The rider won't feel that weight when they twist the throttle and the engine rumbles in response. It is most at home going straight at highway speeds, which is important for a touring bike. With the new Vulcan Voyager, the name will live on.

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A roamer, a city-hopper, and—you guessed it—a voyager. The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager takes the comforts of the cruise and pairs it with a long-stroke 1,700cc V-twin with peak torque low in the rev range—that’s a claimed 108.0 pound-feet at 2,750 rpm. Its touring comforts include cruise control, integrated luggage (claimed two-helmet capacity) with passenger backrest, and a frame-mounted touring fairing. The Vulcan 1700 Voyager is Team Green’s take on cruising.

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Parts Diagrams

Welcome, Kawasaki owners. Access the information and tools you need to get the most out of your vehicle.

QUALITY • PERFORMANCE • DURABILITY

Kawasaki Genuine Parts are the only parts on the market specifically engineered and tested to fit your Kawasaki vehicle. They undergo comprehensive evaluation to ensure the hightest quality and durability standards to help maximize the life of your vehicle, and give you peace of mind that your Kawasaki is always operiating at peak performance.

The proper maintenance of your Kawasaki vehicle is the best way to ensure that it operates at its full potential. Whether you work on your vehicle or bring it to an authorized dealer for service, we recommend that you use Kawasaki Genuine Parts.

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) on motorcycles, ATVs, MULE utility vehicles, Teryx recreational utility vehicles, electric balance bikes or hull identification number (HIN) on personal watercraft is unique to each unit. No two are alike.

VINs have 17 digits*. They look like this: JKAVFKA16VB508039. *VINS MADE BEFORE 1981 MAY VARY.

HINs have 12 digits. They look like this: KAW46436J697.

Each Kawasaki product line has a distinct VIN location. The exact location for these numbers in your particular model is illustrated in your owner's manual near the front of the book. They also appear on your registration documents.

Motorcycles

You will find the VIN stamped on the steering head, below the handlebars.

all-terrain vehicles

You will find the VIN on the front of the frame, centered below the radiator.

You will find the VIN in the rear corner of the upper deck rail.

Teryx Recreational Utility Vehicles

You will find the VIN on the front side of the main frame near the right front A-arm.

Mule Utility Vehicles

You will find the VIN on the top edge of the front bench seat base, just below the seat cushion.

Electric Balance Bike

You will find the VIN stamped on the rider’s side of the head tube below the handlebars.

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