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Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja (1987-88)

The Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja (ZX 600R) was a motorcycle manufactured between the years of 1987-88. The bike featured a liquid-cooled, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a 598cc capacity. Its induction system consisted of 4x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors and digital ignition with an electric start. The bike produced a maximum power of 84hp at 11,000rpm and maximum torque of 42ft-lbs at 9,000rpm. The transmission was a 6-speed manual and the final drive was a chain. The bike had a front suspension of 38mm telescopic with electronic anti-drive and a rear suspension of rising rate monoshock with adjustable preload and rebounding preload. The front brakes were 2x 270mm discs and the rear brake was a single 130mm disc.

The bike had a seat height of 760mm and a dry weight of 180kg. The fuel capacity was 19.5 litres and the average consumption was 19.2km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0mph was 13.1m and from 100-0mph was 39.9m. The standing 1/4 mile time was 11.7 seconds with a top speed of 226.8km/h or 140.9mph. Overall, the Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja was a powerful and versatile motorcycle that could accelerate quickly, had good handling, and was comfortable to ride.


Technical specifications:

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

Year: 1987 – 88

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
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