Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Kawasaki ZZ-R600

Back in 1990, Kawasaki launched two rather good rocket ships for real roads. At the time, both the ZZ-R1100 and ZZ-R600 were cutting-edge ‘sports’ tackle and fast as hell, but as bikes became even sportier, soon the ZZ-Rs were plonked firmly in the ‘sports-tourer’ camp.

The ZZ-R600 was a straightforward, 599cc inline four built into the

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