Last Updated on Saturday, 23 October 2010 15:23 Written by Mik Thursday, 31 July 2008 00:06

Here are the Advertised Specification of the 1985 GPZ600R.

 

 

 

 

MODEL GPZ600R 1984 (ZX600A)
Engine general Type	4-stroke, 4cylinders, DOHC, liquid cooled	Starting system	Electric
Displacement  ml	592cc	Engine Power	76bhp at 10,500rpm
Bore and stroke	60.0 x 52.4	Engine Cylinder compression kPa	880-1.070, 530rpm
Compression ratio	11.0:1	Valve timing inlet	open (BTDC) 37°
Max. horsepower at rpm	kW  55.2/10.500 rpm	close (ATDC)	67°
Max. torque at rpm	38.3/8,000 rpm	duration	284°
Ignition system	TCBI	Valve timing outlet	open (BTDC) 72°
Timing advance system	Transistorised Breakerless Electronic	close (ATDC)	32°
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication (Wet sump)	duration	284°

Valve clearance inlet (cold)	0.13-0.18 mm	Piston and cylinder clearance	0,043-0,070
Valve clearance outlet (cold)	0.18-0.23 mm	Coolant capacity	2,0 liters
Ignition timing (BTDC)	Crank angle    17.5°/1.200 - 40°/7.000	Fuel tank capacity	18.9 liters
Carburetor type	Keihin CVK32 (4 x 32mm)	Fuel Consumption	19-23 km per liter
Main jet          No. 1 &; 4	105	Electrical Battery type	12v 12ah
Main jet          No. 2 &; 3	105	Battery Capacity	12V 12Ah
Starter jet	52	Spark plug type	NGK D9EA or ND x27ES-U
Jet needle     No. 1 &; 4	N27L	Spark plug spark gap	0.6 - 0.7 mm
Jet needle     No. 2 &; 3	N27P	Electrical pole	14V / 2A @ 4.000 rpm
Pilot jet	35	Alternator rated output	14V / 20A @ 10.000
Pilot screw or air screw	Turns, backed out       2 1/8	Electric power	280w at 10,000 rpm
Service fuel level (From edge of carburetor body to fuel level)		mm      -0,5 ± 1                                        float height 17.0mm

Engine vacuum Synchronization		kPa      2,7
Idling speed    r/	1.200 - 1.500	Gear ratio  1St	2.571
Throttle grip play	mm      2 - 3	2nd	1.777
Drive train Transmission type	6-speed, constant mesh, return shift	3rd	1.380
Transmission oil type	SE or SF class SAE 10W40 / 20w50	4th	1.125
Transmission oil capacity	2.6 liter no filter change	5th	0.961
Transmission oil capacity	3.0 liter filter change	6th	0.851
Clutch type	Wet multi disc	Primary reduction ration	3.277
Clutch lever play	2 - 3 mm	Final reduction ration	2.600
Final drive system	Chain	Overall drive ratio	5.850 @ top gear
Drive chain type	Endless	Braking distance	14.0/50
Drive chain size	EK520HVDO	Brake oil type	D.O.T. 3
Drive chain No. chains	102	Front brake lever play	2-3mm
Drive chain slack	20 - 35 mm	Rear brake pedal play	Travel approx 10mm
Drive chain length service limit	323 mm	Rear brake pedal position	(From top of footpad) 40mm
Frame Type	Tubular, double cradle (Aluminium)	Rear brake light switch position	(From rest position) 10mm
Castor (Take angle)	27°	Suspension type	Telescopic, air
Trail	97 mm	rear	Uni-trak, air
Brake type Front	Dual disc  266mm	Front fork	SAE 10W20
Brake type rear	Single disc  248mm	Front Oil level from cap	340 ± 2 mm

Dimensions Overall length	2085 - 2140mm	Front Air pressure [kPa]	50 -70 kPa  (7.1-10psi)
Overall width	670mm	Rear shock absorber	0 - 190 kPa (0-50psi)
Overall height	1185mm	Front Tyre	ARROWMAX-A K825A
Seat height	770mm	Type	tubeless
Wheel-base	1429 - 1462 mm	Front Tyre size	100/90-16 34H
Road clearance	140 mm	Front Air pressure	32PSI
Minimum turning radius	2.8 meters	Rear Tyre	ARROWMAX-B K825
Dry weight	195 kg	Rear Tyre size	130/90-16 67H
Curb weight Front	106kg	Rear Air pressure	36PSI
Curb weight Rear	108kg	Min profile depth	2mm
Curb weigh Total	214.2kg	Wheel travel Front	140mm
Frame	Mild Steel Box Section Tubular dbl cradle	Wheel travel Rear	130mm

Cylinder firing order

1-2-4-3

Clutch play

2-3mm

Fork oil 325cc (325ml) from clean, otherwise around 275cc (275ml) on just a change.

If you notice some information that is not correct but critical (such as valve timing) then please email me with correct settings.

Performance

Acceleration
1/4 mile	12.91 sec @ 109.09mph (176km)
0-30mph	1.8 secs
0-40mph	2.5 secs
0-50mph	3.5 secs
0-60mph	4.6 secs
0-70mph	6.0 secs
0-80mph	7.8 secs
0-90mph	9.8 secs
0-100mph	12.7 secs
Speedo error
30mph	30 mph (mph = miles per hour)
60mph	55.96 mph
Braking
30mph	32 ft (9.8m)
60mph	135ft (41.1m)

Speed in gears measured at 11,000rpm

1st gear	46 mph
2nd gear	60 mph
3rd gear	85 mph
4th gear	104 mph
5th gear	122 mph
6th gear	138 mph

 

Model information/year

GPZ 600 R   A1  85 MODEL

GPZ 600 R   A2   86 MODEL

GPZ 600 R  C1-C3 85-91 MODELS

GPX 600 R  C1-C3 88-91 MODELS

ZX 600         C1-C6  88-93 MODELS

ZX 600         D1-D3 90-93 MODELS

 

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