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Kawasaki GPX600R (1989-93)

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Kawasaki GPX600R (1989-93)

At a glance

Capacity
598 cc / 36.1 cu-in
Power
84 hp / 62 kW @ 11000 rpm
Torque
42 ft-lb / 5.8kgf-m @ 9000 rpm
Seat height
760 mm / 30.0 in

The full picture.

The Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja or ZX 600R, produced from 1989 to 1993, is a four-stroke motorcycle with a transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine and a capacity of 598 cc. It has a bore x stroke of 60 x 52.4 mm and is liquid-cooled. Its compression ratio is 11.71 and it has a wet-sump lubrication system. The induction consists of 4x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors with digital ignition and electric starting. It can output a maximum power of 84 hp / 62 kW @ 11000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 42 ft-lb / 5.8kgf-m @ 9000 rpm. Its clutch is wet, multiple discs, and cable operated, while it has a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. The Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja or ZX 600R has a 38mm telescopic front suspension with electronic anti-drive and a rising rate monoshock with adjustable preload and rebounding preload rear suspension. Front brakes consist of 2x 270mm discs, with a single 130mm rear disc brake. The front and rear tires are 110/80 V16 and 130/90 V16, respectively, with a trail of 91 mm / 3.6 in. The wheelbase is 1425 mm / 56.1 in, seat height is 760 mm / 30.0 in, dry weight is 180 kg / 397 lbs, and wet weight is 195 kg / 430 lbs. With a fuel capacity of 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal, it has an average consumption of 19.2 km/lit. It can brake from 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 in 13.1 m / 39.9 m and reach a standing 1/4 mile in 11.7 sec / 182.8 km/h. The top speed of the Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja or ZX 600R is 226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph.


Technical specifications:

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

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1989 – 93
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity598 cc / 36.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke60 x 52.4 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio11.71
LubricationWet sump
Induction4x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors
IgnitionDigital
StartingElectric
Max Power84 hp / 62 kW @ 11000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre74.8 hp @ 10300 rpm
Max Torque42 ft-lb / 5.8kgf-m @ 9000 rpm
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front Suspension38mm Telescopic with electronic anti-drive.
Rear SuspensionRising rate monoshock with adjustable preload and rebounding preload.
Front Brakes2x 270mm discs
Rear BrakesSingle 130mm disc
Front Tyre110/80 V16
Rear Tyre130/90 V16
Trail91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheelbase1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height760 mm / 30.0 in
Dry Weight180 kg / 397 lbs
Wet Weight195 kg / 430 lbs
Fuel Capacity19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal
Consumption Average19.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 013.1 m / 39.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile11.7 sec / 182.8 km/h
Top Speed226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph