At the heart of the 1989 Kawasaki GPX 600 (ZX600C2) sport motorcycle, Kawasaki relies on a 592 cc (36.1 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 58 Nm (42.8 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 143.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the GPX 600 (ZX600C2) measures 180 kg (397 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 755 mm (29.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 320 km (199 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
143.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.47 HP/kg (2.12 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
9,000–11,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~320 km (199 mi)
Engine
Displacement592.0 ccm (36.12 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power85.0 HP (62.0 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Torque58.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVK 32
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital
Max RPM11000
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
0-400m11.00 seconds
0-100 km/h3.00 seconds
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustDouble pipes
Chassis
Rake23.0°
Trail91 mm (3.6 inches)
Front Suspension38mm forks with ESCS
Wheelbase1425 mm (56.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-16
Rear Tyre130/90-16
Front BrakesDouble disc. 2-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight180.0 kg (396.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4722 HP/kg
Seat Height755 mm (29.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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