[Answered] Trying to reprogram key for Kawasaki ZZ R1200, but no PIN code

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Laserfocus
Member since August 2021 • 51 posts

How to get my Kawasaki ZZ R1200's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on February 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1911 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki ZZ R1200. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Airjordan
Member • 61 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Kawasaki ZZ R1200.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 37 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Kawasaki ZZ R1200. Trying this instead.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 6 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Kawasaki ZZ R1200?

February 28, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 33 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Kawasaki ZZ R1200 this weekend.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 143 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Kawasaki ZZ R1200.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 39 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Kawasaki ZZ R1200.

March 03, 2025 Reply

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