In the competitive 600cc SuperSport class, continual improvements are necessary to stay ahead of the pack. Building on the success of its predecessors, the 2000 ZX-6R is even more tightly focused to keep Kawasaki ahead of the pack. One of the most potent engines in the class gets even stronger in 2000 and sheds some weight too. The compact 599cc powerplant now has an all-aluminum cylinder block with electroplated bores that decreases weight, resists wear and offers improved heat dissipation.
Fuel is delivered to the cylinders through a highly-efficient intake tract.
Narrow valve angles provide a more direct path for fuel to reach the combustion chamber, and valve strength is increased in the stem area. Linked to the ignition system, K-TRIC adjusts ignition timing for all throttle settings to deliver smooth power and superb throttle response throughout the rev range. A new 16-bit microprocessor more accurately adjusts timing from more sensors at the crankshaft. Ignition is delivered by new stick-type coils that are lighter and more compact than conventional ignition coils. The engine breathes through a redesigned Twin Ram Air intake system.