Kawasaki ZX600E

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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.

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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

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 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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

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


2004 ZX600-E12

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


Specs

Reviews

This bike is really great and not terribly expensive.


References

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