Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

I bought my ZX-6R brand spanking new in May 98 at £6600 which was a snip then. It was one of the first G1 models, that was when Kawasaki revised the model substantially from the F3 I think. You can tell the difference because the F3 is squarer in appearance. Anyway, I held on to it for nearly a year in which I did eleven thousand miles around the Highlands of Scotland. Given the severe winter we had and the fact I was in Oz for a month that amounted to a pretty high daily mileage - testimony to the comfort of the machine. I used to get up early and go for a 120 mile blast before work - how sad! Some serious points though: Performance: For a ...  Read the complete review

I bought my ZX6R G1 after test riding a brand new Yamaha R6. I was disappointed by the R6's lack of slow speed manoeuvrabilty, a fault that I found almost immediately after trying to pull up to a petrol pump. I bet they've kept the CCTV footage for future mailing to Lisa Riley! A used ZXR6R is a bargain at the moment. It has been overshadowed by the R6 and GSXR600. This makes for good discounts on virtually new, dry use only bikes that will almost certainly come with top whack alarms and full service history. Most importantly, this bike is still the dogs; more rider friendly and spot on for covering large distances in relative comfort. ...  Read the complete review

When chosing my new bike i had to make sure it was the right machine for me, given that I was returning to biking after a long period and technology had changed somewhat in the intervening years. As I wanted a sports bike that would cope with my inexperience I had to make a decision between the Honda CBR600f and the Kawasaki ZX6R Ninja. I chose the latter purely based on the looks of the bike and I have to say I am sure I made the correct choice. The bike is a dream to ride. It is comfortable even on long journeys.If you are tall, say over 5Ft.10ins, then this is the bike for you. It is forgiving even when you get the wrong gear and when you want the speed then ...  Read the complete review

I bought a ZX6R-G1 from new in May98. Yes I was one of the last suckers, to pay over the odds for a bike. I can get the new 2000 model for £6000. However that out of the way, I would say the bike has been as good as all the magazine reviews, it was crowned King of the 600's in 98/99 beating the favourite CBR with a big stick. The ZX isn't a touring sports like the Thundercat or CBR and it can hold its own (as I have proved) alongside the out and out race bike of Suzuki, the GSX. The ZX is comfortable to ride commuting and is fanatastic on an all out thrash! The handling is great and will top over 160mph. The ZX is a great all round bike, I have it dealer ...  Read the complete review

OK, as these forums helped me pick my bike I thought I should contribute. 12 years driving poxy little Fiestas and Puntos = total lack of enjoyment. 1 month owning second hand ZX6R 2001 J1 = Yeeeeehaaaaaaa! Despite being a "sports" bike this machine is fine for people returning to 2 wheels. Just be careful with the throttle, as illegal speeds approach before you realise. £2100 for a nice machine with 12 000 on the clock. Issues: carburretion (I think) as it sometimes when warmed up after a long run. E.g long run, stop to fill up, restart, stall a few times unless you let it run for 2 mins. Think carbs might be in ...  Read the complete review