Kawasaki ZZR600 (1991-92)

The Kawasaki ZZR600 is a four-stroke, liquid-cooled motorcycle produced from 1991 to 1992. It has a transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 599cc, offering a maximum power of 98hp at 11,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 64Nm at 9,500 rpm. The bike is equipped with 4x Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors and a digital ignition system. The frame is made of aluminum and has a perimeter design. The front suspension features a 41mm hydraulic fork with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment while the rear suspension is UNI-TRAC with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping. The front brakes consist of two 300mm discs with 4-piston calipers and the rear brake is a single 240mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The ZZR600 has a top speed of 246.9 km/h and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds. It has a fuel capacity of 18 liters and a consumption average of 18.5 km/lit. The bike weighs 198 kg dry and 216 kg wet. The dimensions are length 2029 mm x width 728 mm x height 1176 mm, and the wheelbase is 1399 mm with a seat height of 780 mm. The Kawasaki ZZR600 has been tested by Motosprint in 1990 and was part of group tests in 1989 and 1991.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 600

Year: 1991 – 92

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

Capacity: 599 cc / 42.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 64 x 46.6 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 12.0:1

Induction: 4x Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors

Ignition: Digital

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 98 hp / 72.9 kW @ 11.500 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 87.0 hp / 64.8 kW @ 11600 rpm

Max Torque: 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Aluminum perimeter design

Front Suspension: 41mm hydraulic fork with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment

Rear Suspension: UNI-TRAC with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping

Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR1 7

Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR17

Dimensions: Length 2029 mm / 79.9 in Width 728 mm / 28.7 in Height 1176 mm / 46.3 in

Wheelbase: 1399 mm / 55.1 in

Seat Height: 780 mm / 31.0 in

Dry Weight: 198 kg / 136.5 lbs

Wet Weight: 216 kg / 476.1 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal

Consumption Average: 18.5 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.8 m / 36.3 m

Standing ~A1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec / 197.7 km/h

Top Speed: 246.9 km/h / 153.4 mph

Road Test: Motosprint 1990 Motosprint Group Test 1989 Motosprint Group Test 1991