RF600R Specifications

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Dimensions and dry mass

Overall length 2110mm (83.1") or 2160mm (85.0") in Germany and Switzerland
Overall width 710mm (28.0")
Overall height 1175mm (46.3")
Wheelbase 1430mm (56.3")
Ground clearance 120mm (4.7")
Seat height 790mm (31.1")
Dry mass (weight) 195kg (429lbs)

Engine

Type 4 stroke, Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 16 valve, Twin Swirl Combustion Chamber (TSCC), liquid-cooled
Cylinders 4
Bore 65mm (2.559")
Stroke 45.2mm (1.78")
Displacement 599cm³ (36.6 cu. in)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Carburetor 4 Mikuni BDST36 or Mikuni BDST33 Switzerland, semi-flat slide, downdraft
Air cleaner Non-woven fabric element
Starter Electric starter motor
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission

Clutch Wet multiplate
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern 1 down, 5 up
Primary reduction ratio 1.744 (75/43)
Gear ratios

low
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
top
 

3.142 (44/14)
2.058 (35/17)
1.650 (33/20)
1.428 (30/21)
1.260 (29/23)
1.120 (28/25)
Final reduction ratio 3.000 (42/14) or 3.701 (43/14) in Switzerland
Drive chain RK50MF0Z1, 108 links

Chassis

Front suspension Telescopic, 41mm Showa cartridge type, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload and rebound damping force
Rear suspension Showa link type, 7-way adjustable spring preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping force
Steering angle 30° (left and right)
Caster 25°
Trail 103mm (4.06")
Turning radius 3.2m (10.5')
Front brake 290mm, 2 Nissan discs with floating rotors and staggered diameter 4-piston calipers, hydraulically operated
Rear brake 240mm, 1 disc and 2-piston caliper, hydraulically operated
Front Tyre Dunlop Sportmax radial D202 120/70-ZR17 tubeless on 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels
Rear Tyre Dunlop Sportmax radial D202 160/60-ZR17 tubeless on 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels

Electrical

Ignition type Electronic (Transistorized)
Ignition timing 7° B.T.D.C. below 1500 r/min 4° for Switzerland
Spark plug NGK CR9E or NIPPONDENSO U27ESR-N
Battery 12V 28.8 kC (8Ah)/10 HR (6"L x 3-7/16"W x 4-3/16"H) YTX9-BS
Generator Three phase A.C. 12V 460W
Fuse 30/15/15/10/15/10A
Headlight 12V 60/55W
Position light 12V 4W (except Canada and Australia)
Front turn signal light 12V 21W
Rear turn signal light 12V 21W
Taillight 12V 5W
Brake light 12V 21Wx2
License plate light 12V 5W
Instrument panel light 12V 1.7Wx5
Neutral indicator light 12V 3.4W (Green)
High beam indicator light 12V 3.4W (Blue)
Turn signal indicator light 12V 3.4W (Amber)
Oil pressure indicator light 12V 3.4W (Red)
Fuel indicator light 12V 3.4W (Amber) (lights when 80 miles left)

Capacities

Fuel tank 17.0L (3.7 imp. gal.) including reserve
4.0L (0.9 imp. gal.) for reserve
Oil 3.3L (2.9 imp. qt.) including filter
3.0L (2.6 imp. qt.) excluding filter
Engine coolant 2.45L (2.2 imp. qt.)

Other

Maximum Power 100bhp (73.5 kW) at 11500 rpm
Maximum Torque 47 ft.lbs (6.4 kgm / 64.2 Nm) at 9500 rpm
Maximum Speed 235 km/h (146.9 mph)
Exhaust System 4 into 1 with lightweight aluminum muffler

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