The Kawasaki GPZ600 R (reduced effect 2) motorcycle specifications include a 592 cc (36.12 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki GPZ600 R (reduced effect 2) 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 63% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th 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 58th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 18% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th 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.
27 hp — more powerful than about 20% of Kawasaki models with power data.
592 cc — larger displacement than about 43% of Kawasaki models.
217 kg — heavier than about 58% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 42%.
18 L — larger than about 67% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.124 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 124.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 45.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.15:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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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 | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 8,500 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 | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 161.0 km/h (100.0 mph) |
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