Kawasaki ZL 600 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki ZL 600 (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 592 cc (36.12 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 209 kg (460.8 lb).

Key specifications

1988-1989Model years
592 ccDisplacement
209 kgWet weight
12 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19881989

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1988 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki ZL 600 (reduced effect) 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.

Displacement592 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 14% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight209 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 51st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity12 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 22% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 28th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement43rd

592 cc — larger displacement than about 43% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight51st

209 kg — heavier than about 51% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 49%.

Fuel capacity28th

12 L — larger than about 28% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 592 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 100/90-18 front / 150/80-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-18
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
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 592 cc (36.12 cu in)
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
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 100/90-18
Rear tire 150/80-15

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 209 kg (460.8 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)

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