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Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC - [2002]
This edition of the Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2003 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150.This particular Kawasaki ZZR 600 has a 599cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
The 2002 ZZR 600 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT and the 2020 Yamaha MXT 850 Niken. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the ZZR 600's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2009 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer | 2009cc.2009 Yamaha FZ6 S 2 Fazer | 2009cc.
Weighing in at 216 kgs (476 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2002 Kawasaki ZZR 600 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 599cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 98 bhp (73 kW) @ 11500 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 9500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki ZZR 600 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1987 Honda VFR 750 F-II-H has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2002 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC.
The 2002 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC has a Power to weight ratio of 453.7 bhp per ton and 218.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2002 ZZR 600 competing with the 1987 Honda VFR 750 F-II-H [477.4 bhp\ton] and the 2000 Yamaha YZF-600 R Thundercat [476.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki ZZR 600 generating around 218.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Kawasaki ER-6 f [243.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Suzuki DR 600 S [243.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.3 secs, this makes the Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC similar in acceleration to the 2023 Honda CB 1300 Super Four 30th Anniversary (8.2 secs) and the 2015 Honda CB 1300 cc (8.2 secs). This Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2002 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC and the 1998 Suzuki GSX 1200 Inazuma
When talking about the performance of the 2002 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.3 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1998 Suzuki GSX 1200 Inazuma (11.3 secs) and the 1997 Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 RS (11.3 secs).
The 2002 version of the Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC has a maximum speed of 153mph.
Top Speed of the 2002 ZZR 600 equals the 2006 Kawasaki ZX-6 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2002 Kawasaki ZZR 600 DOHC then how about a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-6 R (164 mph) and the 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6 R (164 mph).
