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Kawasaki GPZ600R Ninja (1985-86)

The Kawasaki GPz 600R Ninja, also known as the ZX 600R Ninja, was a popular motorcycle model produced in 1985-1986. Its engine was a four-stroke, 592cc, transverse four-cylinder with four valves per cylinder and a cooling system of liquid. The compression ratio was 11.0:1 and lubrication was wet sump. The induction system included four 32mm Keihin CVK carburetors, and the ignition was digital with electric starting. The maximum power was 75 horsepower at 10500 rpm, and the maximum torque was 5.1 kgf-m / 36.8 lb-ft at 9000 rpm. The transmission had six speeds with a final drive by chain. The front suspension featured air-assisted forks of 37mm and AVDS adjustable anti-dive, while the rear suspension had a single air-assisted shock that was adjustable for rebound damping. The brakes were 2x discs with 1 piston calipers in the front and a single disc with 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front and rear tires were 110/90-16 and 130/90-16, respectively. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 195 kg / 430 lbs while the fuel capacity was 18 liters / 4.7 US gallons, and the average consumption was 47.8 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time was 12.7 seconds with a top speed of 205 km/h / 127.5 mph. Overall, the Kawasaki GPz 600R Ninja was a powerful motorcycle with a sleek design that was well-received by riders during the 1980s.


Technical specifications:

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

Year: 1985 – 86

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 592 cc / 36.1 cu-in



Bore x Stroke: 60 52.4 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.0:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: 4x 32mm Keihin CVK carburetors

Ignition: Digital

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 75 hp / 54.7 kW @ 10500 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 69 hp @ 10500 rpm

Max Torque: 5.1 kgf-m / 36.8 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 37mm Air assisted forks, AVDS adjustable anti-dive


Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in

Rear Suspension: Single air assisted shock adjustable for rebound damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Front Brakes: 2x discs 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 110/90-16

Rear Tyre: 130/90-16

Dry Weight: 195 kg / 430 lbs

: 217.0 kg / 478.4 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal


Consumption Average: 47.8 mpg

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.7 sec / 107.3 mph

Top Speed: 205 km/h / 127.5 mph
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