Kawasaki GPZ600R (Ninja 600R): review, history, specs
Class: sport
Production: 1985-1989
Successor: Kawasaki GPX600R (Ninja 600R)
Also called: ZX600A, ZX600B
| Models | |
|---|---|
| Kawasaki GPZ600R (Ninja 600R)
1985-1989 (North America, Europe) |
Kawasaki Ninja 600RX with aluminum frame
1987 (North America) |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1985 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Ninja 600R
Code: ZX600-A1 |
| 1986 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Ninja 600R
Code: ZX600-A2 |
| 1987 | North America, Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ600R (Europe); Kawasaki Ninja 600R, Kawasaki Ninja 600RX (North America)
Code: ZX600-A3, ZX600-B1 |
| 1988 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ600R
Code: ZX600-A4 |
| 1989 | Europe | Name: Kawasaki GPZ600R
Code: ZX600-A5 |
Specifications
Kawasaki GPZ600R (Ninja 600R): specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2140 mm / 84,3 in |
| Overall width | 670 mm / 26,3 in | |
| Overall height | 1185 mm / 46,6 in | |
| Seat height | 770 mm / 30,3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56,3 in | |
| Ground clearance | 152 mm / 5,98 in | |
| Dry weight | 195 kg / 430 lbs – ZX600A (GPZ600R, Ninja 600R)
191 kg / 420 lbs – ZX600B (Ninja 600RX) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 217 kg / 478 lbs – ZX600A (GPZ600R, Ninja 600R)
213 kg / 470 lbs – ZX600B (Ninja 600RX) | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) – ZX600A (GPZ600R, Ninja 600R)
Tubular, double cradle (aluminum) – ZX600B (Ninja 600RX) |
| Front suspension, travel | 37 mm Air-assisted forks, AVDS adjustable anti-dive, 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 130 mm / 5,1 in
Adjustment: rebound damping | |
| Front tire size | 110/90V16 | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90V16 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 270 mm, 1-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 270 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,8 US gal | |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3,82 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,0-7,3 l / 100 km | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 60,0 x 52,5 mm | |
| Displacement | 592 cm³ (36,1 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 75,0 hp (55,2 kW) / 10500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 51,9 Nm (5,2 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,2 sec. | |
| Top speed | 217 km/h (135 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Keihin CVK32 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | ||
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.777 1.380 1.125 0.961 0.851 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Electronic |
| Alternator | ||
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki GPZ600R (Ninja 600R): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki GPZ600R (Ninja 600R): video.
Manuals
Kawasaki GPZ600R (Ninja 600R): manuals, parts, microfiches.