Kawasaki GPX600R (Ninja 600R): review, history, specs
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Class: sport
Production: 1988-1997
Predecessor: Kawasaki GPZ600R
Successor: Kawasaki ZZ-R600, Kawasaki ZX-6R
Also called: ZX600C
| Model |
|---|
| Kawasaki GPX600R (Ninja 600R)
1988-1997 (North America, Europe) |
History[edit | edit source]
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1988 | Europe, North America | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R (Europe) Kawasaki Ninja 600R (North America) Code: ZX600-C1 |
| 1989 | Europe | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R Code: ZX600-C2 |
| 1990 | Europe, North America | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R (Europe) Kawasaki Ninja 600R (North America) Code: ZX600-C3 |
| 1991 | Europe, North America | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R (Europe) Kawasaki Ninja 600R (North America) Code: ZX600-C4 |
| 1992 | Europe, North America | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R (Europe) Kawasaki Ninja 600R (North America) Code: ZX600-C5 |
| 1993 | Europe, North America | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R (Europe) Kawasaki Ninja 600R (North America) Code: ZX600-C6 |
| 1994 | Europe, North America | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R (Europe) Kawasaki Ninja 600R (North America) Code: ZX600-C7 |
| 1995 | Europe, North America | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R (Europe) Kawasaki Ninja 600R (North America) Code: ZX600-C8 |
| 1996 | Europe, North America | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R (Europe) Kawasaki Ninja 600R (North America) Code: ZX600-C9 |
| 1997 | Europe, North America | Name:
Kawasaki GPX600R (Europe) Kawasaki Ninja 600R (North America) Code: ZX600-C10 |
Specifications[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki GPX600R (Ninja 600R): specs
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2095 mm / 82,5 in |
| Overall width | 690 mm / 27,1 in | |
| Overall height | 1150 mm / 45,3 in | |
| Seat height | 755 mm / 29,7 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 115 mm / 4,52 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 208 kg / 458 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 38 mm air assisted forks, ESCS adjustable anti-dive, 140 mm / 5.5 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock, 130 mm / 5.1 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load, rebound damping | |
| Front tire size | 110/80-16 55H TL | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 67H TL | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 270 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,8 US gal | |
| Trail | 91 mm / 3,58 in | |
| Fuel economy | 5,0 l / 100 km | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 60,0 x 52,5 mm | |
| Displacement | 592 cm³ (36,1 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.7:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 84,0 hp (62,0 kW) / 11000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 57,0 Nm (5,8 kgf*m) / 9000 rpm | |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 3,7 sec | |
| Top speed | 220 km/h (137 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetors, 4x Keihin CVK32 |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | ||
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
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| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Digital |
| Alternator | ||
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki GPX600R (Ninja 600R): images, gallery
Videos[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki GPX600R (Ninja 600R): video.
Manuals[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki GPX600R (Ninja 600R): manuals, parts, microfiches.