Kawasaki ZX600C: history, specs, pictures

**Kawasaki ZX600C**
	Kawasaki ZX600C
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Also called	GPX600, ZX-6, Ninja 600
Production	1988 - 1999
Class	Sportbike
Predecessor	Kawasaki ZX600B
Successor	Kawasaki ZX600D
Engine	592 cc, Four-stroke, 4-Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
Bore / Stroke	60.0mm x 52.4mm
Top Speed	130 mph (210 km/h)
Horsepower	71.48 HP (53.3 KW) @ 10500RPM
Torque	39.09 ft/lbs (53.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System	carburetor. keihin cvk 32
Ignition	digital
Spark Plug	NGK D8EA '91-97
Battery	YUASA YB12A-A '91-97
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed ; Final Drive: chain ; Clutch: wet plate ;
Final Drive	Chain: 530x102
Front Sprocket	15T
Rear Sprocket	39T
Suspension	Front: anti-dive pneumatic/hydraulic ; Rear: monoshock 4-step adjustable strength
Brakes	Front: dual disc ; Rear: single disc
Front Tire	110/80-16 '91-97
Rear Tire	130/90-16 '91-97
Wheelbase	56.1 inches (1425 mm)
Seat Height	29.92 inches (760 mm)
Weight	396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg) (dry), 210.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter	K&N KN-401
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	0.62 liters/100 km (161.3 km/l or 379.39 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Kawasaki ZX600C was a in-line four, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1988 and 1997. It was branded differently depending on export location, in the US it was known as the Ninja 600 or ZX-6. Elsewhere it was known as the GPX600. It could reach a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). Max torque was 39.09 ft/lbs (53.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 71.48 HP (53.3 KW) @ 10500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 52.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 593.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/80-v16 front tire and a 130/90-v16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a anti-dive pneumatic/hydraulic while the rear was equipped with a monoshock 4-step adjustable strength. The GPX600R was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.1 inches (1425 mm) long.

1988[edit | edit source]

1988 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C1
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592 mL
Four-stroke, 4-Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft
6-Speed, Return Shift
Color: Candy Persimmon Red/Metallic Gray Stone, Ebony, Pearl Alpine White/Pearl Cosmic Gray, Ebony/Peart Cosmic Gray, Firecracker Red/Metallic Gray Stone
Beginning Engine No.: ZX6QOAE052040
Beginning Frame No.: ZX600C-000001
- JKAZX4C1()JA000007
Parts Catalog No.: 99917-1264-02, (Europe)99917-1266-02
- (France) 99919-1040-02, (West Germany) 99918-1046-02
- (I) 99959-1021-02, (Canada)(US)99961-0255
Owner's Manual No.: 99922-1412-01, (Canada)(US) 99920-1360-01
- (France) 99947-1008-01, (West Germany) 99923-1180-01
Service Manual No.: 99924-1081-51 & 99924-1055-01

1989[edit | edit source]

1989 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C2
1989 Kawasaki ZX600-C2 in Black
1989 Kawasaki ZX600-C2 in Black
1989 Kawasaki ZX600-C2 in Black
1989 Kawasaki ZX600-C2 in Black
1989 Kawasaki ZX600-C2 in Black
1989 Kawasaki ZX600-C2 in Black
1989 Kawasaki ZX600-C2 in Black

592 mL
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
6-speed, Return Shift
Color : Ebony/Metallic Bronze-Guns, Firecracker Red/Metallic Bronze-Guns, Luminous Polaris Blue/Pearl Alpine White
Beginning Engine No. : ZX600AE069501
Beginning Frame No. : ZX600C-011501,
- (Canada)(US)JKAZX4Cl()KA011501,
- JKAZX4C1()KB502001
Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1266-04, (Canada)(US)99961-0255,
- (Other)99917-1264-03
Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1502-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1450-01,
- (France)99947-1030-01, (6)99923-1249-01
Service Manual No. : 99924-1081-53 & 99924-1055-01

1990[edit | edit source]

1990 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C3

Color : Ebony/Metallic Bronze-Guns, Firecracker Red/Metallic Bronze-Guns, Luminous Polaris Blue
Beginning Engine No. : ZX600AE069501
Beginning Frame No. : ZX600C-019001,
- (Canada)(US)JKAZX4Cl()LA019001
Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1266-05, (Canada)(US)99961-0295,
- (Other)99917-1407-01
Owner's Manual No. : 99922-1563-01, (Canada)(US)99920-1480-01,
- (France)99947-1048-01
Service Manual No. : Same as ZX600-C2

1991[edit | edit source]

1991 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C4

Color : Ebony/Pearl Gentry Gray
Beginning Engine No. : ZX600AE069501
Beginning Frame No. : JKAZX4C1()MA025001
Parts Catalog No. : 99961-0295
Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1532-01
Service Manual No. : Same as ZX600-C2

1992[edit | edit source]

1992 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C5
1992 Ninja ZX600-C5 Ebony Pearl Gentry Gray
1992 Ninja ZX600-C5 Ebony Pearl Gentry Gray
1992 Ninja ZX600-C5 Ebony Pearl Gentry Gray
1992 Ninja ZX600-C5 Tank Cockpit
1992 Ninja ZX600-C5 Instrument Panel
1992 NinjaZX600-C5 Back Wheel
1992 Ninja ZX600-C5 Back Wheel
1992 Ninja ZX600-C5 Front Wheel

592 mL
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOMC, Liquid-cooled
6-speed, Return Shift
Color : EbonylPearl Gentry Gray
Beginning Engine No. : ZX600AE069501
Beginning Frame No. : JKAZX4C1()NB509001
Parts Catalog No. : 99917-1377-05
Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1597-01
Service Manual No. : 99924-1055-04 & 99924-1081-54

1993[edit | edit source]

1993 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C6

592 mL
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
6-speed, Return Shift
Color : Ebony, Firecracker Red/Metallic Sllver
Beginning Engine No. : ZX600AE069501
Beginning Frame No. : ZX600CB00001,
- (US)JKAZX4C1()PB511501
Parts Catalog No, : 99917-1377-05, (Europe)99917-1582-02
Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1608-01, (Europe)99922-1679-01,
- (West Germany)99923-1349-01
Service Manual No. : Same as ZX600-C5

1994[edit | edit source]

1994 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C7

1994 Kawasaki Ninja 600R (ZX600-C7) in Black

592 mL
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
6-speed, Return Shifi
Color : Ebony, Firecracker Red/Metallic Canyon Silver
Beginning Engine No. : Same as ZX600-C5
Beginning Frame No. : ZX600C-601551,
- (US)JKAZX4C1()PB513201
Parts Catalog No. : Same as ZX600-C6
Owner's Manual No. : 99920-1667-01, (Europe)99922-1695-01,
- (West Germany)99923-1377-01
Service Manual No. : Same as ZX600-C5

1995[edit | edit source]

1995 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C8

1995 Kawasaki Ninja 600R in Ebony

592 mL
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
6-speed, Return Shift
Color - Ebony (H8)
VIN No. - JKAZX4C1vSB514301
Frame No. - ZX600C-603001
Engine No. - ZX600AE069501
Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0387, (EUR) 99917-1632-02
Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1707-01, (EUR) 99922-1725-01,
- (DE) 99923-1383-01
Service Manual No. - 99924-1055-04 & 99924-1081-56

1996[edit | edit source]

1996 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C9

592 mL
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
6-speed, Return Shift
Color - Ebony (H8)
VIN No. - JKAZX4C1vTB516201
Frame No. - ZX600C-604101
Engine No. - ZX600AE069501
Parts Catalog No. - (CA) (US) 99961-0387, (EUR) 99917-1632-02
Owner's Manual No. - (CA) (US) 99920-1754-01, (DE) 99923-1412-01
Service Manual No. - 99924-1055-04 & 99924-1081-56

1997[edit | edit source]

1997 Kawasaki Ninja 600R ZX600-C10

592 mL
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
6-speed, Return Shift
Color - Firecracker Red (B1), Ebony (H8)
VIN No. - JKAZX4C1vVB517100
Frame No. - ZX600C-605301
Engine No. - ZX600AE069501
Parts Catalog No. - (US) 99961-0434, (DE) 99917-1760-02
Owner's Manual No. - (US) 99920-1811-01, (DE) 99923-1443-01
Service Manual No. - 99924-1055-04 & 99924-1081-56

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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

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