Kawasaki ZZR600 (1998-99)

The Kawasaki ZZR600, produced between 1998 and 1999, is powered by a four-stroke, 599cc engine with a 12.0:1 compression ratio and four Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors. This motorcycle can generate a maximum power of 98 horsepower at 11,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 64Nm at 9,500 rpm. Its transmission includes a six-speed gearbox, and the final drive is a chain. The liquid-cooled motorcycle has an aluminum perimeter frame design and 41mm hydraulic forks with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment in the front. In the back, it has UNI-TRAC suspension with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping. The front brake system consists of two 300mm discs and four piston calipers, and the back has a single 240mm disc and one piston caliper. The ZZR600 measures 2029mm in length, 728mm in width, and 1176mm in height, and it has a seat height of 780mm. Dry weight is 198kgs, while wet weight is 216kg. The motorcycle can hold up to 18 liters of fuel and has an average fuel consumption rate of 18.5 km/lit. Braking 60 to 0 takes 13.8 meters, and braking 100 to 0 takes 36.3 meters. It can cover a standing quarter-mile race in 10.9 seconds, and its top speed is 246.9 km/h (153.4 mph).

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 600

Year: 1998 – 99

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