Kawasaki ZZR600 (1998-99)

The Kawasaki ZZR600, produced between 1998 and 1999, is powered by a four-stroke, 599cc engine with a 12.0:1 compression ratio and four Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors. This motorcycle can generate a maximum power of 98 horsepower at 11,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 64Nm at 9,500 rpm. Its transmission includes a six-speed gearbox, and the final drive is a chain. The liquid-cooled motorcycle has an aluminum perimeter frame design and 41mm hydraulic forks with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment in the front. In the back, it has UNI-TRAC suspension with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping. The front brake system consists of two 300mm discs and four piston calipers, and the back has a single 240mm disc and one piston caliper. The ZZR600 measures 2029mm in length, 728mm in width, and 1176mm in height, and it has a seat height of 780mm. Dry weight is 198kgs, while wet weight is 216kg. The motorcycle can hold up to 18 liters of fuel and has an average fuel consumption rate of 18.5 km/lit. Braking 60 to 0 takes 13.8 meters, and braking 100 to 0 takes 36.3 meters. It can cover a standing quarter-mile race in 10.9 seconds, and its top speed is 246.9 km/h (153.4 mph).


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 600

Year: 1998 – 99


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 cc / 42.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 64 x 46.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: 4x Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 98 hp / 72.9 kW @ 11.500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 87.0 hp / 64.8 kW @ 11600 rpm
Max Torque: 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminum perimeter design
Front Suspension: 41mm hydraulic fork with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment

Rear Suspension: UNI-TRAC with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR1 7
Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2029 mm / 79.9 in Width 728 mm / 28.7 in Height 1176 mm / 46.3 in
Wheelbase: 1399 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 31.0 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 136.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 216 kg / 476.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.5 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.8 m / 36.3 m
Standing ~A1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec / 197.7 km/h
Top Speed: 246.9 km/h / 153.4 mph

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