The Kawasaki ZL 600 motorcycle specifications include a 592 cc (36.12 cu in) engine, power of 74 hp (54.0 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 209 kg (460.8 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki ZL 600 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.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 14% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 51st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 22% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 28th 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.
74 hp — more powerful than about 64% of Kawasaki models with power data.
592 cc — larger displacement than about 43% of Kawasaki models.
209 kg — heavier than about 51% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 49%.
12 L — larger than about 28% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.354 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 354.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 125.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.15:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 592 cc (36.12 cu in) |
| Power | 74 hp (54.0 kW) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 60.0 x 52.4 mm (2.4 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 209 kg (460.8 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 192.0 km/h (119.3 mph) |
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