The Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) motorcycle specifications include a 592 cc (36.12 cu in) engine, power of 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 180 kg (396.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 15% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 14% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 6% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
85 hp — more powerful than about 67% of Kawasaki models with power data.
592 cc — larger displacement than about 43% of Kawasaki models.
755 mm — taller than about 23% of Kawasaki models.
16 L — larger than about 47% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,425
1,441
Close to average.
755
801
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 320 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.472 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 472.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 143.6 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1989 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 592 cc (36.12 cu in) |
| Power | 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 58.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK 32 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 38mm forks with ESCS |
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| Rake | 23.0° |
| Trail | 91 mm (3.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 2-piston calipers |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Front tire | 110/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 180 kg (396.8 lb) |
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| Seat height | 755 mm (29.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm (56.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 L (1.06 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 3.00 seconds |
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| 1/4 mile | 11.00 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4722 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | Double pipes |
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