Kawasaki ZZR600: specs and comparison
Kawasaki ZZR600 (Sport touring, 1995-2005): 599 cc engine, 73 kW / 98 bhp, 221 kg, seat height 780 mm. Licence: Full A only.
Also written as: Kawasaki ZZR 600
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Kawasaki ZZR6001995-2005 · 599 cc · 73 kW
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Specs
Generation 1995-2005
| Years | 1995-2005 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport touring |
| Licence | Full A only |
| Engine | 599 cc, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 73 kW / 98 bhp |
| Weight | 221 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 780 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 18 l |
| Fuel use | 46 mpg (6.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 155 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £3,000 - £4,500 |
Why it's worth it
- Comfortable riding position
- Good wind protection
- Proven, reliable engine
- Many bikes on the used market
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Not great for a passenger
What to check on a used one
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Cooling system: leaks, fan working
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- Suzuki GSX750F 748 cc · 68 kW · seat 790 mm
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- BMW F 800 S 798 cc · 62 kW · seat 820 mm
Questions
Is the Kawasaki ZZR600 A2-legal?
No: 73 kW is over 70 kW, so it cannot be restricted for A2. It needs a full A licence.
What is the seat height of the Kawasaki ZZR600?
780 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Kawasaki ZZR600 weigh?
221 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki ZZR600?
About 46 mpg (6.2 l/100 km); with the 18 l tank that is roughly 155 miles (250 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.