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Kawasaki ZX-6R 19981998 Kawasaki ZX-6R specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| Type | Sport |
| Rating | 4.0 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Output | 108.0 HP (78.8 kW)) @ 12000 RPM |
| Torque | 65.0 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.9 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM |
| Top speed | 265.0 km/h (164.7 mph) |
| Compression | 11.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 66.0 x 43.8 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 x 36mm Keihin CVKD36 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front suspension | 46mm Showa telescopic forks |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Showa sing shock, adjustable preload and rebounding preload. |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Six-piston calipers. |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 176.0 kg (388.0 pounds) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 203.0 kg (447.5 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6136 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wheelbase | 1466 mm (57.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 litres (3.8 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Green, red |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Maintenance and service specs * | |
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-40 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Coolant | 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
| Spark plugs | NGK CR9E, NGK CR9EIX |
| Idle speed | 1300 +/- 50 RPM |
| Chain size | 525 |
| Chain links | 108 |
| Sprockets | 15/40 (front/rear) |
| Tire pressure front | 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | 41 PSI (2.8 Bar or 280 kPa) |
| Fork tube size | 46 mm (1.8 inches) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
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