Zero-Mile 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600 Hits Market at No Reserve
A rare, zero-mile 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600 has surfaced for sale, offering collectors and enthusiasts a unique opportunity to own an untouched example of the high-performance sportbike.
Recently acquired by the selling dealer, this ZZR600 remains in factory-original condition, with an odometer reading of zero miles. Finished in Galaxy Silver, the fully faired motorcycle features an aluminum twin-spar frame, integrated windscreen, fairing-mounted mirrors, and a 4.8-gallon fuel tank. Additional design elements include two-up seating, rear grab handles, and tail-section storage.
Powering the ZZR600 is a 599cc DOHC inline-four engine, factory-rated at 99 horsepower and 47 lb-ft of torque. The engine is equipped with four Mikuni 36mm carburetors, a 16-valve cylinder head, Kawasaki's Twin Ram Air Induction system, and a four-into-one exhaust system. A six-speed transmission and chain final drive complete the powertrain, ensuring high-revving performance and smooth power delivery.
The sportbike rides on 17-inch three-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in period-correct Dunlop Sportmax D207 tires. Adjustable suspension consists of a 46mm cartridge-style fork up front and a piggyback-reservoir monoshock linked to the aluminum swingarm. Braking power is provided by dual six-piston calipers gripping 300mm front rotors and a single-piston caliper with a 220mm rear rotor.
Instrumentation includes a 180-mph speedometer, a 16,000-rpm tachometer, and an inset coolant-temperature display, all mounted above the clip-on handlebars. While the bike remains in unused condition, minor imperfections such as a cracked left-front turn signal and a scrape on the generator cover are noted.
Now offered at no reserve with a clean Arizona title, this 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600 presents a rare chance to acquire a brand-new example of one of Kawasaki's most well-regarded mid-weight sportbikes.
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