How many miles do you have on your sled? Are you running the stock clutching?
My old 600 (all stock w/96 studs) used to run about 105-107 on the"dream-ometer" but 100mph was a legit speed. So I think 80mph is a little off for a 600.
Your sled should run with a 500ss pretty well,the lack of (or I should say"less") traction of the REV would/or could give a zx chassis the advantage of a hole shot,but speed wise they should be about the same,w/ any other advantage going to the SS (they run well and are very peppy)... the H.O. 600 should be a bit faster on top anyway.
Are you running the stock gearing? what is your top operating RPM on your tach? (when you hold it wide open ,what does it tach out at?)
I would start with making sure your carbs are clean and adjusted properly,your clutches clean and aligned properly,belt deflection etc. Check to see what gears you have...if your sled has alot of miles on it,I'd look into getting new clutch springs,(they geat weak and take a "set" after a while.
It sounds like maybe someone has geared it down .....