Kawasaki GPX600R Ninja

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Kawasaki GPX600R Ninja
Manufacturer
Production 1985 - 86
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio 11.71
Top Speed 226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph
Ignition Digital
Transmission 6 Speed
Suspension Front: 38mm Telescopic with electronic anti-drive.
Rear: Rising rate monoshock with adjustable preload and rebounding preload.
Brakes Front: 2x 270mm discs
Rear: Single 130mm disc
Front Tire 110/80 V16
Rear Tire 130/90 V16
Wheelbase 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height 760 mm / 30.0 in
Weight 180 kg / 397 lbs (dry), 195 kg / 430 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 19.5 Liters / 5.1 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.71 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs, cable operated.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/80 V16 front tire and a 130/90 V16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 270mm discs in the front and a Single 130mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 38mm Telescopic with electronic anti-drive. while the rear was equipped with a Rising rate monoshock with adjustable preload and rebounding preload.. The GPX600R Ninja was fitted with a 19.5 Liters / 5.1 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 180 kg / 397 lbs. The wheelbase was 1425 mm / 56.1 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja














Make Model Kawasaki GPX 600R Ninja / ZX 600R
Year 1985 - 86
Engine Type Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement 598 cc / 36.1 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 60 x 52.4 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression 11.71
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction 4x 32mm Keihin CV carburetors
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric
Max Power 84 hp / 62 kW @ 11000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tire 74.8 hp @ 10300 rpm
Max Torque 42 ft-lb / 5.8kgf-m @ 9000 rpm
Clutch Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension 38mm Telescopic with electronic anti-drive.
Rear Suspension Rising rate monoshock with adjustable preload and rebounding preload.
Front Brakes 2x 270mm discs
Rear Brakes Single 130mm disc
Front Tire 110/80 V16
Rear Tire 130/90 V16
Trail 91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheelbase 1425 mm / 56.1 in
Seat Height 760 mm / 30.0 in
Dry Weight 180 kg / 397 lbs
Wet Weight 195 kg / 430 lbs
Fuel Capacity 19.5 Liters / 5.1 US gal
Consumption Average 19.2 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 13.1 m / 39.9 m
Standing ¼ Mile 11.7 sec / 182.8 km/h
Top Speed 226.8 km/h / 140.9 mph