Motorcycle specifications KawasakiZX-6RR 600 2003 Pas de compromis
presentation of the ZX-6RR 600 2003
until now, the ZX line(6, 9 and 12 R) has relied on versatility - but Kawa has decided to go back to the raw, the radical. the proof is in the new ZX-6R: a racing machine with turn signals. The only concession to the road is a 636 cm3 version (introduced on the previous generation ZX-6R), to preserve a minimum of torque and ease of use. First contact with the machine shows that theold ZX-6R is indeed getting on in years. Despite an identical wheelbase, the new model appears more compact, taller and slimmer. The height is an optical illusion, due to the new design. On the other hand, the seat height has increased by 5 mm, the straps have been moved under the fork crown and the bubble is shorter. As for the engine, the first surprise is that it has become very hollow at low revs. Where the old one pulled nicely from 4,000 rpm, the new one doesn't wake up until 7,000 rpm. Gone are the days of protection and comfort. From now on, the 600 Ninja is all about racing! But progress is good: at last, the fuel tap has disappeared, to be replaced by an automatic reserve switch and roller trips. The dashboard is ultra-modern, but the rev counter could be easier to read.
back to the mill. Once up to speed, it undergoes a metamorphosis: frankly weak below 7,000 rpm, it finally snaps to life and pushes on shamelessly from 9,500 rpm. However, it's only between 13,000 and 15,000 rpm that it really takes off like a fury. Gear ratios have been moved closer together for greater efficiency on the track. The new chassis is a marvel of stability, with a front end as precise and sure-footed as that of other current supersport models. The ZX-6RR is easy to corner, predictable, but also a little smoother than its predecessor. The new fork (now inverted) is extraordinarily stiff. This allows you to take full advantage of the power and feel of the new radial-mount brake calipers. The new ZX-6RR has become a weapon on the track, losing the charm of its versatility that set it apart from other supersports. But it's now formidable.
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Key facts Kawasaki ZX-6RR 600 (2003) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Front axle
- Freinage
- Stabilité
Weak points
- Reduced comfort
- Tachometer readability can be improved
- Hollow engine
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
10,699€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 260 km/h (161.60 mph)
Specifications Kawasaki ZX-6RR 600 2003
- Chassis
- Frame : aluminum perimeter
- Fuel capacity : 18 liters (4.76 US gallons)
- Seat height : 825 mm (32.48 in)
- Length : 2,020 mm (79.53 in)
- Width : 730 mm (28.74 in)
- Min height : 1,160 mm (45.67 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,400 mm (55.12 in)
- Dry weight : 161 kg (355 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 191 kg (421 lb)
- Front axle
- Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 280 mm (11.02 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 65 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 135 mm (5.31 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 220 mm (8.66 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 180 / 55 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Motor
- 4 cylinders online , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 38 mm
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 599 cc
- 118 ch (116.40 hp) to 12,500 rpm
- 125 hp with ram air
- 6.80 mkg to 9,800 rpm
- 12500 mkg with ram air
- Power-to-weight ratio : 1.38 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 23.68 kg/mkg
- Compression : 13:1
- Practical information
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2003
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the ZX-6RR 600 2003
- What is the power of the ZX-6RR 600 2003?
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The ZX-6RR 600 2003 develops a power of 118 ch (116.40 hp)
- What is the torque of the ZX-6RR 600 2003?
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The maximum torque of the ZX-6RR 600 2003 is 6.80 mkg to 9,800 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the ZX-6RR 600 2003?
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The ZX-6RR 600 2003 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 260 km/h (161.60 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the ZX-6RR 600 2003?
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The ZX-6RR 600 2003 has a a dry weight of 161 kg (355 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 191 kg (421 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the ZX-6RR 600 2003?
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To ensure good accessibility, the ZX-6RR 600 2003 offers a minimum seat height of 825 mm (32.48 in).
- What is the price of the ZX-6RR 600 2003?
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The price of the ZX-6RR 600 2003 is 10,699€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 9 reviews
We never tire of looking at it and its engine ... a myth, a monster, a cargne !!! Hollow at low revs, so what?!!! It grunts at 6/7000 rpm, the airbox plays its raucous part at 9000 rpm and the rev counter (what can I say about the speedometer!!!) seems to go wild!!! All that's left to do is lick the (overpowered) brakes, avoid feeling the forks crush as they're so hard to adjust, downshift and start again... the kind of bike you buy when you're young and never manage to resell: every time you ride it, the enchanted merry-go-round kicks in, and it's with bliss and a banana on your lip that you lovingly put it away, wondering if one day, similar sensations (visual, olfactory and physical) will be possible on another bike... knowing full well that they won't... Rating : 5/5 Respond to Alex 636