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Specifications

ENGINE
Type 4-stroke, In-Line Four
Displacement 599cc
Bore and Stroke 67.0 x 42.5 mm
Cooling Liquid
Compression Ratio 13.3:1
Valve System DOHC, 16 valves (4 valves per cylinder)
Fuel System DFI with four 38 mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Lubrication Forced lubrication (wet sump)
DRIVETRAIN
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Transmission 6-speed, return, cassette
Final Drive Sealed Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.900 (76/40)
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.714 (38/14)
Gear Ratio: 2nd 2.200 (33/15)
Gear Ratio: 3rd 1.850 (37/20)
Gear Ratio: 4th 1.600 (32/20)
Gear Ratio: 5th 1.421 (27/19)
Gear Ratio: 6th 1.300 (26/20)
Final Reduction Ratio 2.688 (43/16)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
FRAME
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Type Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
Wheel Travel: Front 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Tire: Front 120/70-ZR17
Wheel Travel: Rear 134 mm (5.3 in.)
Tire: Rear 180/55-ZR17
Caster (Rake) 24º
Trail 103 mm (4.1 in.)
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 27º / 27º
SUSPENSION
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Suspension, Front 41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston front fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
Suspension, Rear Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
BRAKES
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Front: Type Dual semi-floating 300 mm (x t6 mm) petal discs
Front: Calipers Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston (aluminium), 4-pad, Nissin
Rear: Type Single 220 mm (x t5 mm) petal disc
Rear: Caliper Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston, Tokico
DIMENSIONS
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Overall Length 2,090 mm (82.3 in.)
Overall Width 705 mm (27.8 in.)
Overall Height 1,115 mm (43.9 in.)
Wheelbase 1,400 mm (55.1 in.)
Ground Clearance 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Seat Height 815 mm (32.1 in.)
Curb Mass** 191 kg (421 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity 17 litres (3.7 gal.)
Fuel Consumption 6.2 L/100 km (45 MPG)

** Includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)

PERFORMANCE
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Maximum Power‡ 92.7 kW {126 PS} @ 13,500 rpm
Maximum Power with Ram Air‡ 97.1 kW {132 PS} @ 13,500 rpm
Maximum Torque‡ 66.7 N·m {6.8 kgf·m} @ 11,800 rpm

‡ Power / Torque figures measured at the crankshaft.

Details
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Warranty 12 months
ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
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Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)
MSRP*
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Metallic Spark BlackZX600RAF $13,199
Passion RedZX600RAF $13,199
Lime Green / Metallic Spark BlackZX600RAFA $13,399

* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price does not include freight, pre-delivery inspection or applicable taxes. The final price is at the discretion of the dealer. Prices and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.

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