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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki ZX600E
|photo= 1993-kawasaki-zx600-e1.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1993-?
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki ZX600D]]
|successor        =
|class            = Sport Bike
|engine          = 600cc [[four-stroke]] [[inline-four]]
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =146.5 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|transmission    = 
|final_drive= {{chain|530x112}}
|front_sprocket= 16T
|rear_sprocket= 48T
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          = 
|tires            =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-204}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related = [[Kawasaki ZX600J]]
|competition= [[Honda CBR600F]] <br /> [[Yamaha FZR600]] <br /> [[Suzuki GSX-R600]]
|spark_plug= {{sparkplug|NGK CR9E}}
|battery= {{battery|YUASA YTX12-BS}}
|front_tire= {{tire|120/60-17}}
|rear_tire= {{tire|160/60-17}}
}}
The '''Kawasaki ZX600E''' is a full [[fairing]] middleweight 600cc [[four stroke]] four cylinder [[sportbike]] more commonly known as the '''ZX-6R''', '''ZX-6''', and later the '''ZZR600'''.
The '''Kawasaki ZX600E''' is a full [[fairing]] middleweight 600cc [[four stroke]] four cylinder [[sportbike]] more commonly known as the '''ZX-6R''', '''ZX-6''', and later the '''ZZR600'''.


==ZX600 NINJA ZX-6==
==ZX600 NINJA ZX-6==
In 2003 and 2004 it was re-branded as the ZZR600.  It stopped being exported to the U.S. in 2004.  But the Canadian version was still exported in 2005.  It is a tried and true bike that is great for any sensible [[motorcycle]] rider.
In 2003 and 2004 it was re-branded as the ZZR600.  It stopped being exported to the U.S. in 2004.  But the Canadian version was still exported in 2005.  It is a tried and true bike that is great for any sensible [[motorcycle]] rider.
==1993==
==1993==
[[Image:1993-kawasaki-zx600-e1.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E1]]
[[Image:1993-kawasaki-zx600-e1.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E1]]
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==1994==
==1994==
[[Image:1994-kawasaki-zx600-e2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E2]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki-zx600-e2-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki ZX-6 in Lime Green]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki-zx600-e2-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki ZX-6 in Lime Green]]
[[Image:1994-kawasaki-zx600-e2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E2]]
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-zx600-e2-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki ZX-6 in Lime Green]]
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-zx600-e2-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki ZX-6 in Lime Green]]
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==1995==
==1995==
[[Image:1995-kawasaki-zx600-e3.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E3]][[Image:1995-Kawasaki-ZX600E3-Red-2596-0.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E3) in Firecracker Red]][[Image:1995-Kawasaki-ZX600E3-Red-2596-1.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E3) in Firecracker Red]][[Image:1995-Kawasaki-ZX600E3-Red-2596-2.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E3) in Firecracker Red]]
[[Image:1995-kawasaki-zx600-e3.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E3]]
[[Image:1995-Kawasaki-ZX600E3-Red-2596-0.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E3) in Firecracker Red]]
[[Image:1995-Kawasaki-ZX600E3-Red-2596-1.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E3) in Firecracker Red]]
[[Image:1995-Kawasaki-ZX600E3-Red-2596-2.jpg|left|thumb|1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E3) in Firecracker Red]]
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==2000==
==2000==
[[Image:2000-kawasaki-zx600-e8.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E8]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-ZX600-E8-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E8) in Candy Persimmon Red]][[Image:2000-Kawasaki-ZX600-E8-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E8) in Candy Persimmon Red]]
[[Image:2000-kawasaki-zx600-e8.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E8]]
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-ZX600-E8-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E8) in Candy Persimmon Red]]
[[Image:2000-Kawasaki-ZX600-E8-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2000 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E8) in Candy Persimmon Red]]
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==2002 ZX600-E10==
==2002 ZX600-E10==
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]][[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]][[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]][[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]][[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]][[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]]
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]]
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]]
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]]
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]]
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-4.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]]
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-ZX600-E10-Red-5.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red]]
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==2003 ZX600-E11==
==2003 ZX600-E11==
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Red-1041-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki ZX600-E12 in Red]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Red-1041-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki ZX600-E12 in Red]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Red-1041-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki ZX600-E12 in Red]]
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Red-1041-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki ZX600-E12 in Red]]
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==2004 ZX600-E12==
==2004 ZX600-E12==
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black]][[Image:2004-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black]][[Image:2004-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black]][[Image:2004-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black]]
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black]]
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black]]
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black]]
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-ZX600-E12-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black]]
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZX600E]][[Category:1990s motorcycles|ZX600E]][[Category:2000s motorcycles|ZX600E]]
==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:51, 4 December 2019

1993-kawasaki-zx600-e1.jpg
Kawasaki ZX600E
Manufacturer
Production 1993-?
Class Sport Bike
Predecessor Kawasaki ZX600D
Engine
Top Speed 146.5 mph
Spark Plug NGK CR9E
Battery YUASA YTX12-BS
Final Drive Chain: 530x112
Front Sprocket 16T
Rear Sprocket 48T
Front Tire 120/60-17
Rear Tire 160/60-17
Weight
Oil Filter K&N KN-204[1]
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Related Kawasaki ZX600J
Competition Honda CBR600F
Yamaha FZR600
Suzuki GSX-R600
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki ZX600E is a full fairing middleweight 600cc four stroke four cylinder sportbike more commonly known as the ZX-6R, ZX-6, and later the ZZR600.

ZX600 NINJA ZX-6[edit | edit source]

In 2003 and 2004 it was re-branded as the ZZR600. It stopped being exported to the U.S. in 2004. But the Canadian version was still exported in 2005. It is a tried and true bike that is great for any sensible motorcycle rider.

1993[edit | edit source]

1993 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E1



  • 599 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cyllnder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • Color : Ebony/Jupiter Gray Mica, Ebony/Pearl Teal Green, Metallic Blue Violet/Luminous Rose Opera
  • Beginning Engine NO. : ZX600DE000001
  • Beginning Frame No. : ZX600E-000001,
    • (Japan)JKAZX4E1()PA000001,
    • (US)JKAZX4E1()PB500001
  • PC No.: 99917-1567-02, (Europe)99917-1566-02,
    • (US)99917-1565-01
  • OM No.: 99922-1656-01
  • SM No.: 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-51

1994[edit | edit source]

1994 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E2
1994 Kawasaki ZX-6 in Lime Green
1994 Kawasaki ZX-6 in Lime Green


  • 599 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • Color : KMM.Lime Green/Pearl Alpine White (87), Lime Green/Pearl Alpine White (CK), Ebony (H8)
  • Beginning Engine No. : ZX600DE000001
  • Beginning Frame No. : ZX600E-020001,
    • JKAZrE1()BA020001,
    • (US)JKAZX4E1()RB503201
  • PC No.: 99917-1567-02, (Europe)99917-1566-02
    • (US)99917-1565-02
  • OM No.: 99922-1696-01, (G)99923-1359-01,
    • (F)99947-1139-01
  • SM No.: Same as ZX600-E1

1995[edit | edit source]

1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E3
1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E3) in Firecracker Red
1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E3) in Firecracker Red
1995 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E3) in Firecracker Red



  • 599 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - KMM.Lime Green/Pearl Alpine White (87), Firecracker Red (B1), Lime Green/Pearl Alpine White (CK), Ebony (H8), Metallic Blue Violet (SD)
  • VIN No. - (AU) (CA) JKAZX4E1vSA032001,
    • (US) JKAZX4E1vSB506951
  • F No. - ZX600E-032001
  • E No. - ZX600DE000001
  • PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0360, (EUR) 99917-1566-03,
    • (AU) 99917-1567-05
  • OM No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1708-01,
    • (AU) (EUR) 99922-1735-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1393-01, (FR) 99947-1167-01
  • SM No. - 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-56

1996[edit | edit source]

1996 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E4



  • 599 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Lime Green (7F), Candy Wine Red (H3), KMM.Candy Wine Red (TF), Metallic Eventide (JZ)
  • VIN No. - (AU) (CA) JKAZX4E1vTA038001,
    • (US) JKAZX4E1vTB510151
  • F No. - ZX600E-038001
  • E No. - ZX600DE000001
  • PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0414, (EUR) 99917-1691-05,
    • (AU) 99917-1711-05
  • OM No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1755-01,
    • (AU) (EUR) 99922-1781-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1429-01, (FR) 99947-1206-01
  • SM No. - 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-56

1997[edit | edit source]

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E5



  • 599 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - KMM.Luminous Windsor Green (24), Luminous Windsor Green (DS), Candy Wine Red (H3), KMM. Candy Wine Red (TF), Galaxy Silver (F2)
  • VIN No. - (AU) (CA) JKAZX4E1vVA045001,
    • (US) JKAZX4E1vVB511801
  • F No. - ZX600E-045001
  • E No. - ZX600DE000001
  • PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0414, (EUR) 99917-1691-05,
    • (AU) 99917-1711-05
  • OM No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1812-01,
    • (AU) (EUR) 99922-1826-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1451-01, (FR) 99947-1220-01
  • SM No. - 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-56

1998[edit | edit source]

1998 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E6



  • 599 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - KMM.Amaranth Red Mica (1Q), KMM.Luminous Windsor Green (24), Candy Amaranth Red Mica (2D), Luminous Windsor Green (DS), Candy Amaranth Red Mica/Pearl Gentry Gray(C8), Ebony/Pearl Gentry Gray (FG)
  • VIN No. - (AU) (CA) JKAZX4E1vWA050001,
    • (US) JKAZX4E1vWB513101
  • F No. - ZX600E-050001
  • E No. - ZX600DE000001
  • PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0414, (EUR) 99917-1691-05,
    • (AU) 99917-1711-05
  • OM No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1854-01,
    • (AU) (EUR) 99922-1881-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1480-01, (FR) 99947-1241-01
  • SM No. - 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-56

1999[edit | edit source]

1999 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E7



  • 599 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Candy Persimmon Red (A5), Ebony (H8)
  • VIN No. - (AU) (CA) JKAZX4E1vXA057001,
    • (US) JKAZX4E1vXB514301,
    • (EUR) JKAZX600EEA057001
  • E No. - ZX600DE000001
  • PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0470, (EUR) 99917-1845-03,
    • (AU) 99917-1846-03
  • OM No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1898-01,
    • (AU) (EUR) 99922-1939-01,
    • (DE) 99923-1506-01, (FR) 99947-1265-01
  • SM No. - 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-56

2000[edit | edit source]

2000 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E8
2000 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E8) in Candy Persimmon Red
2000 Kawasaki ZX-6 (ZX600-E8) in Candy Persimmon Red



  • 599 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Candy Persimmon Red (A5), KMM.Candy Persimmon Red (V9)
  • VIN No. - (CA) JKAZX4E1vYA065001,
    • (US) JKAZX4E1vYB515601
  • E No. - ZX600DE000001
  • PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0470
  • OM No. - (US) 99920-1925-01, (CA) 99929-1333-01
  • SM No. - 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-56

2001[edit | edit source]

2001 Kawasaki ZX-6 Ninja ZX600-E9



  • 599 mL
  • 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
  • 6-speed, Return Shift
  • Color - Pearl Purplish Black Mica (20), KMM.Pearl Purplish Black Mica (5M), Metallic Nocturne Blue (C6), Galaxy Silver (F2)
  • VIN No. - (AU) (CA) (Israel) JKAZX4E1v1A068001,
    • (US) JKAZX4E1v1B516801,
    • (EUR) JKAZX600EEA068001
  • E No. - ZX600DE000001
  • PC No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0470, (EUR) 99917-1845-03,
    • (AU) 99917-1846-03
  • OM No. - (US) 99920-1985-01, (CA) 99929-1396-01,
    • (EUR) 99976-1039-01, (AU) 99986-1027-01
  • SM No. - 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-56


2002 ZX600-E10[edit | edit source]

2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red
2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red
2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red
2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red
2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red
2002 Kawasaki ZX600-E10 in Red


2003 ZX600-E11[edit | edit source]

2003 Kawasaki ZX600-E12 in Red
2003 Kawasaki ZX600-E12 in Red


2004 ZX600-E12[edit | edit source]

2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black
2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black
2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black
2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black


Specs[edit | edit source]

Reviews[edit | edit source]

This bike is really great and not terribly expensive.


References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.