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Tamiya Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R.
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!
Tamiya TS-17 Gloss Aluminium Acrylic Spray Paint
Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red Acrylic Spray Paint
Tamiya TS-38 Gun Metal Acrylic Spray Paint
Tamiya TS-50 Mica Blue Acrylic Spray Paint
Tamiya TS-52 Candy Lime Green (Kawasaki) Acrylic Spray Paint
Tamiya TS-53 Deep Metallic Blue Acrylic Spray Paint
Tamiya X-1 Black Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-10 Gun Metal Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-12 Gold Leaf Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-2 White Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-27 Clear Red Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-31 Titan Gold Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-32 Titan Silver Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-34 Metal Brown Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya X-7 Red Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya XF-16 Flat Aluminum Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya XF-28 Dark Copper Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya XF-5 Flat Green Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
Tamiya XF-56 Metallic Grey Mini Acrylic Paint - 10ml
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