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Kawasaki ZX (2001)

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Kawasaki ZX (2001)

At a glance

Capacity
599 cc / 36.6 cub in.
Power
86 kW / 118 hp @ 12500 rpm
Torque
68.8 Nm / 7.02 kgf-m / 50.74 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm
Seat height
820 mm / 32.3 in

The full picture.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R is a four-stroke motorcycle from 2001 with a transverse four-cylinder, DOHC and four valves per cylinder engine that has a capacity of 599cc/36.6cub in. It has a bore x stroke of 66 x 43.8mm, a compression ratio of 12.8:1, and is liquid-cooled. The motorcycle is equipped with 4x Mikuni BDSR36R carbs and uses synthetic 10W/40 motor oil. The maximum power output of the motorcycle is 86 kW/118 hp @ 12500 rpm, and the maximum torque is 68.8 Nm/7.02 kgf-m/50.74 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm. The Kawasaki ZX-6R has a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated clutch, a 6-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. The motorcycle has an aluminum, twin-spar frame with a rake of 23.5 degrees, and it also has 46mm cartridge fork with 12-way rebound, 12-way compression damping and spring preload adjustability. The front of the motorcycle has 2 x 300mm discs with 6 piston calipers, and the rear has a single 220mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The front tire size is 120/65 ZR17 and the rear tire size is 180/55 ZR17. The length of the motorcycle is 2065mm/81.3in, the width is 715mm/28.1in, and the height is 1110mm/43.7in, while the wheelbase is 1400mm/54.7in. The seat height is 820mm/32.3in, the dry weight is 174kg/377lbs, and the fuel capacity is 18 liters/4.8 gallons, with a reserve of 3 liters/0.8 US gallons. The consumption average is 5.3 L/100km/18.9 km/l/44.5 US mpg. The Kawasaki ZX-6R has a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.0 seconds, a top speed of 262 km/h/163mph, and a standing 0-1000 m time of 20.1 seconds/249.9 km/h/155 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZX-6R

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year2001
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity599 cc / 36.6 cub in.
Bore x Stroke66 x 43.8 mm
Compression Ratio12.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Induction4x Mikuni BDSR36R carbs
LubricationWet sump
IgnitionDigital
StartingElectric
Spark PlugNGK, CR 9 E
Motor OilSynthetic, 10W/40
Max Power86 kW / 118 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Torque68.8 Nm / 7.02 kgf-m / 50.74 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
FrameAluminium, twin spar
Rake23.5 degrees
Front Suspension46 mm cartridge fork with 12-way rebound, 12-way compression damping and spring preload adjustability
Front Wheel Travel119 mm / 4.7 in.
Rear SuspensionBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, 18-way rebound, 20-way compression damping and spring preload adjustability
Rear Wheel Travel132 mm / 5.2 in.
Front Brakes2 x 300mm discs, 6 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre120/65 ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17
Trail107 mm / 4.2 in.
DimensionsLength 2065 mm / 81.3 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase1400 mm / 54.7 in.
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in
Dry Weight174 kg / 377 lbs
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 gal
Reserve3 Litres / 0.8 US gal
Consumption average5.3 L/100 km / 18.9 km/l / 44.5 US mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile11.0 sec / 203.0 km/h / 127 mph
Standing 0 – 1000 m20.1 sec / 249.9 km/h / 155 mph
Top Speed262 km/h / 163 mph