The Kawasaki ZZR600 motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 171 kg (377 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki ZZR600 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 13% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 45th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 19% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 68th 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.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 45% of Kawasaki models.
820 mm — taller than about 64% of Kawasaki models.
18.2 L — larger than about 68% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,029
2,122
4% below average.
729
833
13% below average.
1,176
1,175
Close to average.
1,400
1,441
Close to average.
820
801
Close to average.
145
187
22% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/65-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.51:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
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| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 66.0 x 43.8 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 x Mikuni BDSR 36R |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum perimeter design |
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| Front suspension | 46mm Cartridge Front Fork, fully adjustable / 4.7 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® rear linkage, 20-way compression and rebound damping, ride height adjustment / 5.3 in. |
| Rake | 23.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/65-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 171 kg (377 lb) |
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| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,029 mm (79.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 729 mm (28.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,176 mm (46.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.16 L (4.80 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony or Candy Plasma Blue |
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| Price as new | US$ 7299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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