[Confirmed] Legal issues with sharing key code for Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12 R

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Alphabeta
Member since November 2022 • 22 posts

Looking for my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12 R's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on November 14, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Ultraman
Member • 60 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12 R?

November 15, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 96 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12 R too.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 54 posts

I think my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12 R has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 55 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12 R as well.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 11 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12 R too!

November 19, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 140 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12 R—might work for mine too.

November 20, 2024 Reply

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