| Attribute | Cagiva River 500 2006 × | Kawasaki ZZR 600 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2005 |
| Make | Cagiva | Kawasaki |
| Model | Cagiva River 500 | Kawasaki ZZR 600 |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. (4) Mikuni BDSR 36R |
| Displacement (cm³) | 497 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | 24.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 41 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 92.8 | 66 |
| Stroke (mm) | 73.6 | 43.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Digital |
| Compression | - | 12.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 46mm Cartridge Front Fork, fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | - | UNI-TRAK® rear linkage, 20-way compression and rebound damping, ride height adjustment |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 230 | 220 |
| Frame type | - | Aluminum perimeter design |
| Front tyre | 110/80-ZR17 | 120/65-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 23.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,390 | 1,400 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 160 | 171 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1531 | - |
| Seat height (mm) | 810 | 820 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18 | 18.16 |