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This is my 1996 Kawasaki Ninja ZX600R C-9.   Engine:DOHC, 16 valve, 4 cylinder, 4 stroke, liquid cooled 592cc.  There a four Keihin CVK32 carburetors. Wheelbase: 56.1 inches. Height: 45.28 inches. Seat height: 29.1 inches. Dry weight: 398 Lbs. Transmission: 6 speed, constant mesh, return shift. Tire size: front 110/80v16-v240 tubless rear 130/80v16-v240 tubless This tire size is hard to find and was a very good controll size, but the average cycle tire was raised to 17 inches to increase treadlife. For a first motorcycle, I think this was a great choice.  It has a comfortable riding position, is really easy to control and plenty of power for new riders.  It does need some cosmetic work though.  In the pictures below, I attempted to put the lower fairing together.  Unfortunately, It did not hold for very long.  I am currently looking for a used fairing for the bike.  I would like to sand the tank and all plastic to paint it Kawasaki green.  The bike had only 3,400 miles on it when I bought it and now is approaching 4,000 miles.     Thanks again Andy for all your help and advice to a beginner on street bikes.

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My first, at home, oil change of the Ninja 600R.  As you can see, I wasn't quite so prepared for all the oil still in the filter.  I was worried when I saw flouresent green in the oil and thought I was getting coolant into the oil.  I removed all of the fairing and realized the coolant was red.  I called the previous owner who said he had put marker dye in the oil to check for a leak.  Be care full not to overfill with oil.  This one didn't take all three quarts.  Still only 4,100 miles on it.  It really helps to have all the service manuals.

After much research, I have decided on what two bikes are on my wish list for my next purchase.  If I buy a new bike, I would get the Suzuki GSX-R 750.  This bike is lighter than most 600's and performs as well as most 900's.  If I buy a used bike, I will look for a Kawasaki ZX9R.  These bikes are both powerful and comfortable.  Although they are heavier than their competitors, their powerful engines make up for the weight and after a while, you hardly even notice the difference.  Their exellent mid range power makes exiting corners a dream. Well, I got a new (used) bike and I couldn't find a ZX9R, but I did get a Honda CBR900RR. It was a screaming deal and a really nice bike.  Take a look at it on my other pages.