Kawasaki Ninja 600R
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The Kawasaki GPZ 600 R is a motorcycle of the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki, which was built from 1985 to 1989.
History
Kawasaki presented in late 1984 with the GPZ 600 R ( ZX600A ) a super sporty mid engine, the bigger sister the GPZ 900 R. To demonstrate the concept, the sporting press launch took place at the Circuito del Jarama in Spain. From the still air-cooled GPZ 550 than the previous model, the 600 differs significantly. With 75 hp, the engine was the strongest in its class. In retrospect, applies the GPZ as the founder of the sports 600 middle class, which currently provides limited by a years -long arms race around the Supersport crown up to 130 hp at significantly reduced weight. It was offered for comparably priced 9,380 DM
Specifications
Motor
Water-cooled inline four- cylinder with 592 cc suspended in rubber elements. Four-valve head with fork rocker arms and adjuster. 75 hp so a liter output of 127 hp ( 600 current: about 215 hp). More than 73 hp were not measured by the trade press on a dynamometer. The maximum power is at 10500 min - 1 (2012: up to 14000 min -1) achieved Bore × Stroke 60 × 52.4 = mm - then a short Huber ( 2012: 67 × 42.5 ), 11:1 compression so suitable for regular gasoline ( currently up to 14), dohc, oil cooler (oil volume 3.5 l ), no balancer shaft, water cooler ( 2.5l coolant) 4 in 2 exhaust system, clutch mechanically by cable, six-speed gearbox.
(: 81 hp measured ) of long parallel -built successor GPX 600 R implanted into the GPZ to offer the now strengthened competition Paroli 1989, the 85 hp engine was. Since air filter, carburetor and exhaust system were not adopted, only 82 hp were reported officially. Ultimately, was measured on the dynamometer values comparable to those with the 75 hp unit, so that the driving performance were about the same level.
Landing gear
Double loop tubular frame made of square steel tube ( in United States, there was also a version with aluminum frame ). The frame geometry was designed to handiness ( values current ZX- 6 R in parentheses): Wheelbase 1430 mm (1400 ), Run 97 mm (103) Steering head angle 63 ° (66). The tube diameter is 37 mm (41). An innovation was the AVDS system (Automatic Variable Damping System ) automatic, load-dependent adjustment of compression damping and a then still customary anti- dive to avoid excessive brake dive. The fork is air-assisted also. Back comes a likewise air-assisted shock absorber with 140 mm suspension travel is used, which is articulated progressive ( Uni Trak System). The front hand is made of two brake discs with 270 mm (300 ) over a fixed caliper in the pliers. Also supports a rear brake disc. According to the fashion of the 80's 16 inch wheels with tire sizes 110/90 V 16 (2.25 bar) and 130/90 V16 ( 2.5 bar) were used. Theoretical angle: 51 °. Total weight with 18 liters of petrol about 217 kg (191).
Performance
Maximum speed: solo lying 217 (265 ) km / h, sitting 204 km / h, with passenger 184 km / h Acceleration: 0-100 km / h in 4.2 (3.1 ) s; 0-160 km / h in 11,0 s 0-200 km / h in 22.2 s, 400m in 12.6 s; 1000 m in 24.6 s Elasticity: 60-120 km / h in 6th gear: 10.0 s 60-140 km / h in 6th gear: 14.8 s Braking distance: 100 to 0 km / h in 44.1 m Test consumption: 6.0 to 7.3 l/100 km regular gasoline Shown in parentheses are current 600 (2012 )
Swell
- Kawasaki: History, models, technology, Reiner H. Nitschke / Mike Barke, Motorbuchverlag
- The Kawasaki Story, Ian Falloon, HEEL Verlag
- Kawasaki: GPZ, ZZ -R, ZX -R, Wolf Töns, type motor Publisher
- MOTORCYCLE, Motor Presse Stuttgart ( Reviews 7/85, 9/85, 6 /86 5/87, 20/87, 21/88, 05/ 88, 14/89, 23 /92 ( Second-hand Sale ) )