Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja (1985-86)

The Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja / ZX 600R is a motorcycle model that was manufactured between 1985-86. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that operates at a capacity of 598 cc or 36.1 cu-in. With a compression ratio of 11.71, this motorcycle features a 4 valve per cylinder, DOHC configuration, and 4x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors. It can generate a maximum power of 84 hp/ 62 kW at 11000 rpm and a torque of 42 ft-lb / 5.8kgf-m at 9000 rpm. The bike has a 6-speed chain-driven transmission, and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension is a 38mm telescopic one, while the rear suspension is a rising rate monoshock with adjustable preload and rebounding preload. The front brakes comprise of 2x 270mm discs, the rear brakes have 1x 130mm disc, and the bike has tubeless tyres with a front size of 110/80 V16 and a rear size of 130/90 V16. The Ninja has a wheelbase of 1425 mm or 56.1 in., a dry weight of 180 kg or 397 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 19.5 Litres or 5.1 US gal. On average, it offers a consumption of 19.2 km per litre. The bike can reach a top speed of 226.8 km/h or 140.9 mph and go from 0 to 60 in 3.1 seconds while completing a quarter-mile in 11.7 seconds with a speed of 182.8 km/h. The GPX 600R Ninja was a reliable, mainstream bike that could satisfy most riders, and used models are often available at a reasonable cost.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja / ZX 600R

Year: 1985 – 86
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 598 cc / 36.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 60 x 52.4 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.71
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 84 hp / 62 kW @ 11000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 74.8 hp @ 10300 rpm
Max Torque: 42 ft-lb / 5.8kgf-m @ 9000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 38mm Telescopic with electronic anti-drive.
Rear Suspension: Rising rate monoshock with adjustable preload and rebounding preload.
Front Brakes: 2x 270mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 130mm disc
Front Tyre: 110/80 V16
Rear Tyre: 130/90 V16
Trail: 91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height: 760 mm / 30.0 in
Dry Weight: 180 kg / 397 lbs
Wet Weight: 195 kg / 430 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal
Consumption Average: 19.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.1 m / 39.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.7 sec / 182.8 km/h
Top Speed: 226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph