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
The 1993 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 33% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 13% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th 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.
98 hp — more powerful than about 71% of Kawasaki models with power data.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Kawasaki models.
770 mm — taller than about 25% of Kawasaki models.
18 L — larger than about 67% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.503 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 502.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 163.6 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Unspecified category |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 195 kg (429.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5026 hp/kg |
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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.