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

The Kawasaki ZZR 600 motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 11,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (429.9 lb).

Key specifications

1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009Model years
599 ccDisplacement
98 hpPower
62.8 Nm @ 9,500 rpmTorque
195 kgDry weight
770 mmSeat height
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1993199519961997199819992000200120042005200620072009
Year-specific specification changes

The 1993 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
2000593 cc (36.18 cu in)
Dry weight
1996196 kg (432.1 lb)
20052009171 kg (377 lb)
Front brakes
20042009Double disc
Power
19951997100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 11,500 rpm
1999100 hp (73.0 kW)
200498 hp (71.5 kW) @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
1997199866.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm
200065.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm
200166.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm
200461.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs)
Fuel capacity
2005200918.16 L (4.80 US gal)
Power/weight ratio
19950.5128 hp/kg
19960.5102 hp/kg
199720000.5128 hp/kg
Seat height
19951998780 mm (30.7 inches)
20002004780 mm (30.7 inches)
20052009820 mm (32.3 inches)

How the Kawasaki ZZR 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.

Engine power98 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 33% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement599 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 13% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height770 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 18% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th 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.

Engine power71st

98 hp — more powerful than about 71% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement45th

599 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height25th

770 mm — taller than about 25% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity67th

18 L — larger than about 67% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 599 cc • 98 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 770 mm
6-speed

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.503 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 502.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 163.6 hp/L

Model information

Category Unspecified category

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 599 cc (36.55 cu in)
Power 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 11,500 rpm
Torque 62.8 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.3 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 195 kg (429.9 lb)
Seat height 770 mm (30.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.5026 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.