Kawasaki ZZR600 (1993-94)

The Kawasaki ZZR600 was a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC motorcycle produced in 1993-94. It had a 599cc capacity engine, with a bore and stroke of 64 x 46.6 mm, and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The bike used 4x Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors for induction and digital ignition for starting. Its maximum power output was 98 hp at 11,500 rpm and 64 Nm of torque at 9,500 rpm. The transmission was a six-speed gearbox, and the final drive was through a chain.

The frame of the ZZR600 was an aluminum perimeter design, and it had a 41mm hydraulic fork with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment as its front suspension. The UNI-TRAC with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping was used for the rear suspension. Front brakes were 2x 300mm discs, 4-piston calipers, while the rear had a single 240mm disc, 1-piston caliper. It had a set of 120/60 ZR17 front and 160/60 ZR17 rear tires.

The Kawasaki ZZR600 had a length of 2029 mm, a width of 728 mm, and a height of 1176 mm. Its wheelbase and seat height measured at 1399 mm and 780 mm, respectively. It had a dry weight of 198 kg and a wet weight of 216 kg, with an 18-litre fuel capacity. The average fuel consumption was 18.5 km/l. The bike’s braking performance was 13.8 m and 36.3 m for 60-0 and 100-0 stopping distances, respectively. It had a standing quarter-mile record of 10.9 sec at 197.7 km/h and a top speed of 246.9 km/h. The ZZR600 was reviewed by Motosprint in 1993.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 600

Year: 1993 – 94
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 1993