| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZZ-R 600 1995 - 1997 |
| Year | 1995 - 1997 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 599 cc / 42.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 64 x 46.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 98 hp / 72.9 kW @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Induction | 4x Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminum perimeter design |
| Front Suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Rear Suspension | UNI-TRAC with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2029 mm / 79.9 in |
| Overall Width | 728 mm / 28.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1176 mm / 46.3 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 31.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1399 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 216 kg / 476.1 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.5 km/l |
| Top Speed | 246.9 km/h / 153.4 mph |
The late-1990s run of the 599 cc ZZ-R 600, a sports-tourer that stayed close to its 1990 design. The source describes it as better suited to road riding than track use, with softer suspension, and it sold steadily through the decade to high-mileage riders.
