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The Kawasaki ZX600E is a full fairing middleweight 600cc four stroke four cylinder sportbike. In 2003 and 2004 it was rebranded 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 trued bike that is great for any sensible [[motorcycle]] rider.
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki ZX600E
|photo= 1993-kawasaki-zx600-e1.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1993-?
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Kawasaki ZX600D]]
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|class            = Sport Bike
|engine          = 600cc [[four-stroke]] [[inline-four]]
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|top_speed        =146.5 mph
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|final_drive= {{chain|530x112}}
|front_sprocket= 16T
|rear_sprocket= 48T
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|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'''.
 
==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.
==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-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.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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*SM No. - 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-56
*SM No. - 99924-1128-02 & 99924-1161-56


==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]]
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==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]]
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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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This bike is really great and not terribly expensive.
This bike is really great and not terribly expensive.


==References==
{{reflist}}
{{motorcycle-stub}}
{{Kawasaki}}


[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZX600E]]
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|ZX600E]]
{{motorcycle-stub}}
[[Category:Kawasaki ZX series]]
[[Category:Kawasaki ZX6 series]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles|ZX600E]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles|ZX600E]]

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.