General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki ZX-6R |
Year of manufacture
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1998 |
Type
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Sport |
Rating
|
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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In-line four, four-stroke |
Output
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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
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265.0 km/h (164.7 mph) |
Compression
|
11.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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66.0 x 43.8 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. 4 x 36mm Keihin CVKD36 |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
DigitalĀ |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
|
46mm Showa telescopic forks |
Front wheel travel
|
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Showa sing shock, adjustable preload and rebounding preload. |
Rear wheel travel
|
135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Front tire
|
120/60-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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170/60-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Six-piston calipers. |
Diameter
|
300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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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
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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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