Kawasaki ZZR600 (1989-90)

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The Kawasaki ZZR600 is a motorcycle that was first produced in 1989 and 1990. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 599cc and a maximum power output of 98hp at 11,500 rpm. The bike has a liquid-cooled system and a compression ratio of 12:1. The ZZR600 has 4 x Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors and a digital ignition system that starts electrically. The bike has a top speed of 246.9 km/h or 153.4 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 10.9 seconds. The fuel consumption average of the bike is 18.5 km/lit. Its braking distance for 60-0 m is 13.8 m and for 100-0 m is 36.3 m. The ZZR600 has a seat height of 780 mm and a dry weight of 198 kg, while the wet weight is 216 kg. The fuel capacity of the bike is 18 liters, and it has a 6-speed transmission with a final drive of a chain. Its frame is an aluminum perimeter design, and it has a 41mm hydraulic fork with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment front suspension and a UNI-TRAC with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping rear suspension. The bike also has 2 x 300mm discs with 4-piston calipers for the front brakes and a single 240mm disc with 1-piston caliper for the rear brake. The ZZR600 has a length of 2029 mm, a width of 728 mm, and a height of 1176 mm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 600

Year: 1989 – 90


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 cc / 42.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 64 x 46.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: 4x Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 98 hp / 72.9 kW @ 11.500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 87.0 hp / 64.8 kW @ 11600 rpm
Max Torque: 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminum perimeter design
Front Suspension: 41mm hydraulic fork with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment

Rear Suspension: UNI-TRAC with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR1 7
Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2029 mm / 79.9 in Width 728 mm / 28.7 in Height 1176 mm / 46.3 in
Wheelbase: 1399 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 31.0 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 136.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 216 kg / 476.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.5 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.8 m / 36.3 m
Standing ~A1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec / 197.7 km/h
Top Speed: 246.9 km/h / 153.4 mph
Road Test: Motosprint 1990 Motosprint Group Test 1989 Motosprint Group Test 1991

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