Kawasaki ZZR 600

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Kawasaki ZZR600 (ZX600J) 2006-2008

The Kawasaki ZZR 600 appeared in 1990, replacing Kawasaki GPX600, and was focused primarily on the American and European markets. In Japan, this model is poorly represented and rarely found at auctions, for their domestic market a version Kawasaki ZZ-R400 was proposed, which is based on the "older" model - Kawasaki ZZ-R600.

In different countries, this model could have different names. For example, ZX600 or ZX-6 Ninja. That is why the Kawasaki ZZ-R600 is often confused with the sporty Kawasaki ZX-6R, but the early versions (1995-1999) of this model were very different in appearance from the Kawasaki ZZR 600. The only exceptions are the models since 2006, intended for the North American market - under the name ZZR 600 there was sold a sports model Kawasaki ZX-6R 2000-2002.

The Kawasaki ZZR 600 was based on an in-line 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine producing up to 100 hp. power and up to 66 Nm of torque. The engine is high-speed, maximum performance is reached at 9500-12000 rpm.

The features of the Kawasaki ZZR 600 include an aluminum frame, adjustable suspension in the form of a conventional telescopic fork and a mono-shock absorber, a 6-speed gearbox, an inertial pressurization system (since 1993), an 18-liter fuel tank and 195 kg of dry weight.

Major generations of the Kawasaki ZZR 600:

  • Kawasaki ZZR600 (ZX600D) - the first generation. Produced from 1990 to 1992. It features a dashboard (no fuel sensor) and no inertial boost (Ram-Air).
  • Kawasaki ZZR600 (ZX600E) - second generation. Produced from 1993 to 2000. The model is equipped with inertial supercharging (air ducts under the headlight) and has a different dashboard (fuel gauge on the left).
  • Kawasaki ZZR600 (ZX600J) - third generation. Produced from 2006 to 2008. for the North American market. In fact, this is the same Kawasaki ZX-6R 2000-2002. (factory designation - ZX600J).

The main competitors of the Kawasaki ZZR600 in the class:

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Kawasaki ZZ-R600 (ZX600D) 1990-1992
Kawasaki ZZ-R600 (ZX600D) 1990-1992
Kawasaki ZZ-R600 (ZX600J) 2006-2008


Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki ZZR 600:

Model Kawasaki ZZ-R600 / Ninja ZX6
Motorcycle type sports tourist
Release year 1990-2008
Frame aluminum diagonal
Engine type 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line
Working volume 599 cm³
Bore / Stroke 64.0 x 46.6mm - ZX600D, ZX600E

66.0 x 43.8mm - ZX600J

Compression ratio 11.5: 1 - ZX600D

12.0: 1 - ZX600E

12.8: 1 - ZX600J

Cooling liquid
Number of valves per cylinder DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVKD36 - ZX600D, ZX600E

Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDSR36R - ZX600J

Ignition type transistor
Maximum power 98.0 h.p. (72.1 kW) @ 11,500 rpm - ZX600D

100.0 h.p. (74.0 kW) @ 11500 rpm - ZX600E

111.0 h.p. (81.6 kW) @ 12,500 rpm - ZX600J

Maximum torque 63.7 Nm (6.5 kg * m) @ 9800 rpm - ZX600D

64.0 Nm (6.5 kg * m) @ 9500 rpm - ZX600E

65.6 Nm (6.7 kg * m) @ 10,000 rpm - ZX600J

Gearbox 6-speed
Drive type chain
Front tire size 120/60 ZR17 55W - ZX600D, ZX600E

120/65 ZR17 56W - ZX600J

Rear tire size 160/60 ZR17 69W - ZX600D, ZX600E

180/55 ZR17 73W - ZX600J

Front brakes 2 discs, 300mm, 4-piston caliper - ZX600D, ZX600E

2 discs, 280mm, 6-piston caliper - ZX600J

Rear brakes 1 disc, 240mm, 2-piston caliper - ZX600D

1 disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper - ZX600E

1 disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper - ZX600J

Front suspension 41mm Telescopic Fork, 130mm Travel - ZX600D

41mm Telescopic Fork (adjustable preload and rebound damping), 120mm travel - ZX600E (1995+)

41mm Telescopic Fork (Fully Adjustable), 120mm Travel - ZX600J

Rear suspension linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock (adjustable), stroke - 130 mm - ZX600D, ZX600E

linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock (adjustable), stroke - 135 mm - ZX600J

Motorcycle length 2075 mm - ZX600D

2070 mm - ZX600E

2030 mm - ZX600J

Motorcycle width 700 mm - ZX600D

695 mm - ZX600E

730 mm - ZX600J

Motorcycle height 1170 mm - ZX600D

1175 mm - ZX600E, ZX600J

Wheelbase 1440 mm - ZX600D

1430 mm - ZX600E

1400 mm - ZX600J

Saddle height 780 mm - ZX600D, ZX600E

820 mm - ZX600J

Minimum ground clearance 110 mm - ZX600D, ZX600E

145 mm - ZX600J

Acceleration to 100 km / h 3.42 sec. - ZX600D, ZX600E

3.02 sec. - ZX600J

Maximum speed 249 km / h
Fuel tank capacity 18.0 l
Motorcycle weight (dry) 195 kg - ZX600D, ZX600E

171 kg - ZX600J

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