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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Kawasaki Ninja 600R |
| Successor | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R |
| Engine | 600 cc |
| Transmission | 6 speed |
| Wheelbase | 56.7 |
| Dimensions | L: 81.76 W: 27.58 |
| Seat height | 30.7 |
| Weight | 430 (dry) |
| Related | Kawasaki Ninja 600R |
The Kawasaki ZZR600 (or Ninja 600 or ZX-6E) is a sport standard motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki. The ZZR600 series motorcycles, as sold in the United States, are 600 cc motorcycles designed from previous generation sportbikes but incorporate more ergonomic seating positions and different graphics.
In Europe, the model designation differed. The motorbike was introduced in 1990 with the ZZR600 D1, with the D2 and D3 following in subsequent years. For 1993 the ZZR600 E1 was introduced with more muted colours and a slightly different fairing, and the model numbers went up E2, E3 etc. until the E13 in 2005. In 2006 the model number was ZZR600 E6F. The 100 hp (75 kW) 599 cc engine powered all of the D and E series bikes.
1990–1993
[edit]The first generation ZX-6 in North America, model years 1990 to 1993 were based upon a completely new designed Supersport 600 (sold as a ZX-6). This motorcycle replaced the Kawasaki Ninja 600R (ZX600C) as the flagship of Kawasaki's 600 class.[1][2][verification needed]
2005–2008
[edit]In North America, the 2005 ZZR600 was a reissue of the 2000-2002 ZX600J (ZX-6R) model and remains unchanged save for a new, less invasive fairing stay. It is powered by the same 599 cc, liquid cooled, DOHC, inline four cylinder engine.
Notably, the ZZR600 uses a carbureted engine, even in its later model years, as it retains its similarity to the 2002 ZX-6R model. As such, the ZZR600's choke control sits near the left handle grip. Most modern Japanese sportbikes employ fuel injection.
Specifications
[edit]| 1990 ZX-6D | 1993-2005 ZX-6E | 2005 ZZR-600 J model | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | Four-stroke DOHC inline four, 16 valves | ||
| Displacement | 599 cc | ||
| Peak power (est.) | 74 hp (55 kW) @ 11,500 rpm | 98 hp (73 kW) | 109 hp (81 kW) @ 12,500 rpm |
| Front Tire | 120/60ZR-17 | 120/65ZR-17 | |
| Rear Tire | 160/60ZR-17 | 180/55ZR-17 | |
| Length | 81.76 in (2,077 mm) | 81.56 in (2,072 mm) | 79.7 in (2,024 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 56.74 in (1,441 mm) | 56.34 in (1,431 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) |
| Dry Weight | 430 lb (195 kg) | 430 lb (195 kg) | 377 lb (171 kg) |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Haynes Kawasaki ZX-6 Service and repair manual
- ^ http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_0202_middleweight_street_bikes/
External links
[edit]- [1] official site