Length 2029 mm / 79.9 in
Width 728 mm / 28.7 in
Height 1176 mm / 46.3 in
Wheelbase
1399 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height
780 mm / 31.0 in
Dry Weight
198 kg / 136.5 lbs
Wet Weight
216 kg / 476.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity
18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average
18.5 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0
13.8 m / 36.3 m
Standing
¼ Mile
10.9 sec / 197.7 km/h
Top Speed
246.9 km/h / 153.4 mph
The Kawasaki ZZR®600 motorcycle is dramatically changed
for 2005, and will strongly appeal to sportbike riders of all skill levels and
especially first-time buyers.
Based on a previous generation NINJA® ZX-6R sportbike,
the new ZZR600 features a confidence-inspiring aluminum chassis,
high-performance engine, 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system, powerful six-piston
brakes, sleek body work and dual headlights. As such, it offers an
unbeatable combination of style and performance, yet it's comfortable for
daily commuting and weekend getaways.
The 599cc, liquid-cooled, inline, four-cylinder engine
features dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. Kawasaki's Twin
Ram Air Induction system - which features a leading-edge air scoop at the
front of the bike's fairing - forces cool air into the ZZR600's airbox and
then onto its four 36mm carburetors. The carburetors also feature the
Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC), which monitors the
throttle position and adjusts ignition timing for the engine's four
spark-plug mounted ignition coils, maximizing the ZZR's performance at every
rpm.
The ZZR600's engine is matched to a close-ratio
six-speed transmission, providing the rider with the best gear for any
riding situation, whether it be freeway droning or sporty backroad work.
A lightweight aluminum perimeter frame provides the
backbone of the ZZR600's chassis, while suspension duties are handled by a
fully adjustable 46mm cartridge-type front fork and fully adjustable
UNI-TRAK® rear suspension.
Stopping power is provided by six-piston calipers
gripping dual 300mm semi-floating front disc brakes, matched by a 220mm rear
disc brake.
The ZZR600 is shod with high-performance radial tires
mounted on 17-inch aluminum wheels. The 120/65ZR17 front and 180/55ZR17 rear
tires provide maximum traction and help provide a smooth ride over bumpy
surface streets and freeway expansion joints.
The simple, sleek lines of the ZZR600's aerodynamic
body work are distinctly Kawasaki in appearance and pleasing to the eye.
Available in (name of color) Blue for 2005, it strikes an
elegant-but-athletic balance with the extruded aluminum frame, angled front
fairing, purposeful air scoop and three-spoke wheels.
The ZZR600's ergonomics make long-distance rides a
pleasure: The stepped seat is flat to enhance operator and passenger
comfort, and the bars are an easy reach. Plus, the wide mirrors provide the
operator with an exceptional view.
The instrument cluster for the ZZR600 is entirely
electronic and includes a speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature
gauge, odometer, trip meter and - one of the most desirable of features - a
digital clock.