ZL 600 (1986)

Dimensions
Overall length 2,240 mm, C and U 2,210 mm
Overall width 795 mm, C and U 775 mm
Overall height 1,065 mm, C and U 1,120 mm
Wheelbase 1,550 mm
Road clearance 145 mm
Seat height 720 mm
Dry weight 195 kg, C and U 194 kg, Cal 195 kg
Curb weight: Front 98 kg
  Rear 113 kg, C and U 112 kg, Cal 113 kg
Fuel tank capacity 12.3 L
 
Performance
Climbing ability 30°
Braking distance 12.5 m from 50 km/h
Minimum turning radius 2.9 m, C and U 3 m
 
Engine
Type 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-cylinder
Cooling system Liquid-cooled
Bore and stroke 60.0 x 52.4 mm
Displacement 592 mL
Compression ratio 11.0
Maximum horsepower 54.4 kW (74 PS) @ 10,500 r/min (rpm)

W 42.7 kW (71 PS) @ 7,500 r/min (rpm)

Maximum torque 53.9 N-m (5.5 kg-m, 39.8 ft-lb) @ 8,500 r/min (rpm)

W 54.9 N-m (5.6 kg-m, 40.5 ft-lb) @ 7,000 r/min (rpm)

Carburetion system Carburetors, Keihin CVK30 x 4
Starting system Electric starter
Ignition system Battery and coil (transistorized)
Timing advance Electronically advanced
Ignition timing From 12.5° BTDC @ 1,050 r/min (rpm) to 40° BTDC @ 10,000 r/min (rpm)

Ca From 7.5° BTDC @ 1,250 r/min (rpm) to 35° BTDC @ 10,000 r/min (rpm)

Spark plug Standard NGK DR8ES, or ND X27ESR-U

U NGK D9EA, or ND X27ES-U

  Option NGK DR8ES-L, or ND X24ESR-U

U NGK D8EA, or ND X24ES-U

Cylinder numbering method Left to right, 1-2-3-4
Firing order 1-2-4-3
Valve timing:
Inlet Open 37° BTDC
  Close 67° ABDC
  Duration 284°
Exhaust Open 72° BBDC
  Close 32°ATDC
  Duration 284°
Lubrication system Forced lubircation (wet sump)
Engine oil:
Grade SE or SF class
Viscosity SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 20W-40, or 20W-50
Capacity 3.0 L
 
Drive train
Primary reduction system:
Type Chain
Reduction ratio 2.641 (27/23 x 63/28)
Clutch type Wet multi disc
Transmission:
Type 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift
Gear ratios 1st 2.571 (36/14)
  2nd 1.777 (32/18)
  3rd 1.380 (29/21)
  4th 1.125 (27/24)
  5th 0.961 (25/26)
  6th 0.851 (23/27)
Final drive system:
Type Shaft drive
Reduction ratio 2.690 (16/22 x 37/10)
Overall drive ratio 6.054 @ Top gear
Final gear case oil:
  Type API GL-5 Hypoid gear oil

SAE 90 (above 5° C)

SAE 80 (below 5° C)

  Capacity 190 mL
 
Frame:
Type Tubular, double cradle
Caster (rake angle) 29.5°, U and C 29°
Trail 107 mm, U and C 105 mm
Front tire:
Type Tubeless
Size 100/90-18 56H
Rear tire:
Type Tubeless
Size 150/80-15 70H
Front suspension:
Type Telescopic fork (pneumatic)
Wheel travel 145 mm
Rear suspension:
Type Swing arm
Wheel travel 108 mm
Brake type:
Front Single disc
Rear Drum
 
Electrical Equipment
Battery 12 V 12 Ah
Headlight:
Type Semi-sealed beam
Bulb 12 V 60/55 W (quartz-halogen)
Tail/brake light 12 V 5/21 W x 2, C and U 12 V 8/27 W x 2
Alternator:
Type Three-phase AC
Rater output 20 A @ 10,000 r/min (rpm), 14 V
Voltage regulator:
Type Short-curcuit
     
Specifications are subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every country
 
C: Canadian model, Cal: California model, U: US model, W: Swiss model