Middle weight bikes are the way to go for me. Nimble, loads of power and you really don’t need any more for the road. I own a 675 triple and it is a joy.
After riding 1000's going back to a 600 felt pointless to me. All of the downsides of sportsbike riding position on the road, with zero fun of the torque. All that noise, for what felt like slow motion lol Always thinking "I'd rather be riding a supermoto than this".. way more fun ringing the neck of one of those. Couldn't wait to give the 6r back tbh 😂
I’m 55 years old and 3 stone over weight I bit the bullet and bought a 2024 ZX10R and it’s surprisingly comfy on top Yes my legs are high but not once have I had to stop for aches on the wrists. I love it. Would recommend Kawasaki sports bike for anyone who wants one
Im normally a Honda girl, but I've put a deposit on a zx6r anniversary edition. Going to pick it up soon. I love the kawasaki, it's a brilliantly fun machine and made me smile during the demo ride. I rode the performance edition back to back with the 2024 cbr600rr last week. The kawasaki has more low and mid range power than the Honda. And the throttle is more responsive. The bike is larger than the Honda and taller. The Honda has a nicer quick shifter and gear box. It felt very, very hot through the seat for me, which was a deal breaker. I also kept hitting the horn by accident when indicating, which was annoying. The kawasaki was just more fun and versatile for me for the road. I can't wait to get my new zx6r!
Oh man, I am so, SO happy some of us are still interested in old school 600cc screamers!! None of this parallel twin nonsense. Keen to see the Kawi (my personal favourite) take on the new Honda. I reckon the baby blade has more tech, but traditionally I've always been drawn to Team Green because of the extra 36cc and the larger dimensions of the bike. Can't wait for the comparison! Well done fellas.
I just bought a Kawasaki ZH2 SE and my mate got a Ninja 1000sx and we both agree Kawasaki have got the fueling and smoothness brilliant on there bikes at the moment
I rode one of these a few months ago when my Ninja 1000sx was in for a service. First thing I noticed was how uncomfortable it was but after 5 minutes got used to it and for the next hour had a blast. This and the CBR600 are good value. I paid over £7000 for my GSXR600 new back in 2005! When you considered 1000cc bikes are now 20 grand plus and the new ZX4RR isn't that much cheaper either than one of these.
Come to think of it my 2000 GSXR600K1 was also over £7000. 24 years ago 600s have only gone up just over 3 grand. Seriously thinking of getting one for track days and Sunday basts. Now if only Suzuki would bring back the GSXR600 for the same price.
After recently buying another liter bike, and kind of regretting it. I do feel that the smaller displacement, lighter weight bikes are the way to go for the street. More engaging, more smiles. As Ive recently heard another RUclips motor Vlogger say. “It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow” Still having my old 650 dual sport, It does put a bigger smile on my face taking that out versus the liter bike
I got a 2011 600 not the 636 and it has a map and it is so smooth and fantastic to ride. ive owned it for for 5 years and still puts a big smile on my face
Thanks to you and to El Chopsie for your videos. I enjoy them all. Used to live in the Costwolds 35 years ago and I loved riding all your roads. They are all special in their own way.❤ Just to date myself. Bought new in 1983 my first sport bike GpZ550A1 from George White Honda Kawasaki in Swindon. Tracy his daughter sold it to me Galaxy Silver. Thanks for all you do.
I have a veteran 93 zzr600, and I love it, doesn't even have abs 😂 fast enough for me, and dirt cheap to own. Nice to see they still make some without too much tech 😅
I've always had a soft spot for the ZX6, having owned one of the previous earlier models. That machine was flawless and one of the quickest point-to-point machines I've owned, including some of the liter bikes I've had. So glad to see this return. Awesome job, Greg. Love it. ❤👍
I owned a 2004 fazer 600 when I was 21 and kept it until I was 39 and I loved it the garage I brought it from said it had the r6 map don’t know if it was true but it was a whole lot of fun and very flickable. These 600s are so much fun
Great review Greg! I've got 3x 600cc bikes.. Zx6r,Gixxer,Daytona 675.. None of them has a blipper, ABS and so on. And I don't miss it at all! I'm the auto blipper 😂😂 The Daytona has a quick shifter which is great for track days. My Gixxer is my daily with 80K miles on it and it's faultless.. You really don't need liter bikes to have fun. And they are plenty fast for the road. They also use less tires, chains and brakes, more economical.
A very fair assessment Greg, well done! Kawasaki just keep knocking out absolute bangers, this one is no exception. It's great to see that they still have passion for machines like this. Your enthusiasm for the bike demonstrates just how good it is 👍
So glad to see this review! I tried this bike in US a month ago as a part of a demo ride. I was very impressed and surprised even. I am riding 848 evo and love this aging horse, low end torque of it deals with traffic very nicely. On slower speeds zx6r felt very capable, exactly as you mentioned, I could not test it on the higher speeds though. Very engaging, dynamic and polished, as some fellow rider who sampled it joked: “it makes you want to do bad things”. 😂
One of the best channels on RUclips imho made better by the introduction of Gregorio to the masses 👍🏻 well done guy’s now carry on that man Caio for now tat ta 👍🏻
How refreshing.. a sports bike with minimal electronics, sophisticated engine and beautiful colour scheme.. great little revue and riding like it was meant to be. Criticism? Too flippin quiet
Nice one Greg , nice looking wee bike, more than enough for the roads as you say , your getting good at this talking to yourself riding 😁😁😁 Kawasaki has to be in the green .Great stuff Greg .👍
i think if i had a bike with a blipper id probably disable it anyway, "up" quickshifters are fun and sound awesome but rev matching is part of riding a bike. Just my opinion of course.
Am a real fan boy, of yester year, the ZX6R and I go way back. I had one of the first in the country in 1995. Had 6 others since. If I lived in the UK now, this would have been my 7th! ZX6R Not appropriate in Thailand!!! Cheers Greg, enjoyed that review
Kinda disagree mate ,,, I own a 2022 ZX-6R in Thailand,.. I find it very usable for Thailand's roads, but I can say this is the maximum bike you CAN use in Thailand..... anything more than the ZX-6R is overkill indeed.
I wonder if Suzuki may reconsider reviving the GSXR 750. Surely, they could make it emissions compliant. They were great bikes, barely any heavier than 600's but with 30 extra BHP and a fair bit more torque.
I went from a Zx6r to Yamaha r6, then to a s1000rr. Having had them, I 100% agree that the middleweight sport bikes are the way to go. The liter bikes are too much and unusable on the road - kind of regret trading my r6 in for an s1000rr, which is crazy to say.
A glowing review from sporty Greg 👍🏻 I'm sure I read the gearing had been lowered, pick up is more important than a handful of mph above 150 ....especially on a 600 class.
When you consider how many people just ride these, no maintenance done and they outlast many other brands - it’s a no-brainer decision for the budget..!!
Better without a quick shift or down clipper in my opinion, I got a k5 Gsxr 1000 and it’s satisfying when braking hard and manually down blipping, especially when you get it just right 👌🏻 but I’m old school now I guess (56)
Still riding my 1999 G2 T reg as my main road bike and it’s never let me down. Had some puncture issues over the 25 years of ownership but no complaints. I’ve had lots of bigger bikes piss past me over the years on a very straight road and then it takes determination to catch up but that’s life. That Tom boy a bit has been putting your intro music on her channel the clutch less Honda review sort her out mate 😂😂
Very nice machine, am actually considering switching out my super duke for one of these. Recently picked up a gs and the engines are similar so want to maybe switch out the v twin for a triple or i4 sport bike. Great video, keep it going!
I got better check this out..am still cruising wit my year 2000 cbr honda fireblade 929RR 70000 miles on the clock it still kickin a$$..i aint sellin it at all thats my baby
Nice little vid. I'm really glad they've made a comeback too. It makes sense as well with the 1000cc's being so expensive & bordering on unusable on the road now. However, for me it's the comfort or lack of that's the only but significant issue. I've had several supersports before & I struggled at times in my 20's with my wrists & shoulders so these would ruin me now. Although, never say never! If Suzuki bought the GSX-R 600 & preferably the 750 back, I would be very very tempted. Looking forward to the comparison with the CBR which has been selling really well apparently.
For someone to say the bike can handle the horrific surface of titchfield lane means the suspension is bloody good! I nearly lost my teeth on that road on my Rsv mille r 😂
I wish manufacturers were allowed to make bikes louder from the factory. The stock bikes are so quiet that a lot of younger riders overcompensate and get a comically loud exhaust, which borders on obnoxious when riding through residential areas. If bikes were louder from the factory I think a lot of people would be happy with a more moderate volume.
Got a test ride of this bike recently, having never ridden a real sports bike before, and its got me questioning everything! If i didnt need a decent pillion seat, I'd have probably already traded my tracer 9 in for one 😅 so much fun to ride.
Only in my 50s so these are my bag. When I can’t ride these it will be the slide into a SUV bike but not yet please. Thank you for this great video. Tried a 1000 and I can’t ring the neck of one on the road or the track.
Do those little cut outs that Kawi put on the side of the windscreen make a noticeable difference at motorway cruising speeds? I've noticed they do that to all their sport bikes and have always assumed it was to reduce wind buffeting but I've never heard it mentioned or discussed during a review, which is surprising.
I’m interested in both the cbr600 and zx6r. But the price difference between the two here in Australia is massive. The Kawasaki is $18,000 brand new and the Honda is listed at $28,000!! That’s on point with a new BMW S1000rr.
my my . looks and sounds good.I had an 06 636 .wish i could have kept it but had a 1k as well so kept that.Its got a blipper on the downshift but has thottle cables.Hows that work?
I had a 2019 ZX6R and the powerband is very linear. It never hit a point in the RPM's where it went crazy, it pulled hard from 4,000 RPM's all the way to the redline ( I had a 2013 600RR HRC and about 10,000 RPM it had an extreme powersurge ) I put 27,000 miles on the ZX6R and it was still rock solid when I sold it last month and would have trusted it to ride it anywhere.. I sold it because I'm 51 years old and discovered i have Ulcerative Colitis about 6 months ago.. So there went my Supersport bike riding days 😞Oh well you can't stay young forever, but is does help if you can ride a Supersport 😉
I miss the 750cc class. It was perfect, back in the day. The 600's are probably better than they were. My shoulders and back would not put up with the bar position. Thank you for the impression.
do you need a steering damper for this? As far as I see if the bike is in good condition it's not prone to wobble, tank slappers usually starts when one of the parts start to fail like the suspension, bearings or just wrong tyre pressure... but correct me if I'm wrong
I used to have an N reg ZX6R F2 a little bit nutty but could be utterly civilised as well, does this new one just go through the red line like it's not there, like my old one did. Howling ram air included in 2024?
My 97 srad 600 is still more than enough for road use. Above 6 grand its jail speeds generally. The abs is a good thing on modern bikes (I also have 2020 KTM duke) but I wouldn’t really need anything else. What’s your favourite 600 ?
I’ve only tried the ZX6R and the CBR600RR to be honest, but out of the two of these, I prefer the Kawasaki. It’s close though as the Honda is also very good. Cheers
I really like your summary and looking forward to the comparison with the Honda. During the ride you didn't mention anything about the heat, would you say there isnt an issue? Also a few times you mentioned great bike for the road, would you say its not really suitable for the track? Cheers
Thanks a lot! There was no heat from the engine, including quite a bit of slow town riding so no issues there. As for a track bike, it would be absolutely ideal so if that’s your intended purpose, go for it. I was also impressed as to how good a road bike it was as well so, all in all, it’s very versatile 👍
Thanks for the thought. Are you referring to the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland? If it’s the Republic, any idea of the price as will be in Euros? If Northern, do you have a view on the taxes as I thought leaving the EU had caused some complications? Thanks a lot
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Middle weight bikes are the way to go for me. Nimble, loads of power and you really don’t need any more for the road. I own a 675 triple and it is a joy.
I had a triple and it was pretty good but I wanted more powers. Got stolen and now I have no powers lol.
Yep, don’t really need anymore for the track
But its fucking amazing to ride a demon. Who cares you dont realy need anymore for the road. Ill take both thank you
After riding 1000's going back to a 600 felt pointless to me. All of the downsides of sportsbike riding position on the road, with zero fun of the torque.
All that noise, for what felt like slow motion lol
Always thinking "I'd rather be riding a supermoto than this".. way more fun ringing the neck of one of those. Couldn't wait to give the 6r back tbh 😂
@@starfox_wr-45e93Thanks Valentino lmao
My old bones creak too much for sports bikes these days but it's good to see the category isn't dead.
I’m 55 years old and 3 stone over weight
I bit the bullet and bought a 2024 ZX10R and it’s surprisingly comfy on top
Yes my legs are high but not once have I had to stop for aches on the wrists. I love it.
Would recommend Kawasaki sports bike for anyone who wants one
Im normally a Honda girl, but I've put a deposit on a zx6r anniversary edition. Going to pick it up soon. I love the kawasaki, it's a brilliantly fun machine and made me smile during the demo ride.
I rode the performance edition back to back with the 2024 cbr600rr last week. The kawasaki has more low and mid range power than the Honda. And the throttle is more responsive. The bike is larger than the Honda and taller.
The Honda has a nicer quick shifter and gear box. It felt very, very hot through the seat for me, which was a deal breaker. I also kept hitting the horn by accident when indicating, which was annoying. The kawasaki was just more fun and versatile for me for the road.
I can't wait to get my new zx6r!
Enjoy it fantastic machine! 👍
@@LambChopRides thank you 😊 I love your first impressions, I can confirm I felt exactly the same way when I rode one ❤
@@Zx6rBluegreat choice Scarlet and brilliant you agree with the feedback. Hope you get on well with it once it arrives 👍👍
Proves that Gregorio gives us the real deal low-down in his reviews!! Have fun 🤩
Have a great summer on your new bike 👍
Oh man, I am so, SO happy some of us are still interested in old school 600cc screamers!! None of this parallel twin nonsense.
Keen to see the Kawi (my personal favourite) take on the new Honda. I reckon the baby blade has more tech, but traditionally I've always been drawn to Team Green because of the extra 36cc and the larger dimensions of the bike. Can't wait for the comparison! Well done fellas.
Amen 🙏
It has 36cc more but its a lower spec set up. The 600 was a better bike,
@@LambChopRidesis that a full exhaust system?
Nice Greg , long live the super sport .
I just bought a Kawasaki ZH2 SE and my mate got a Ninja 1000sx and we both agree Kawasaki have got the fueling and smoothness brilliant on there bikes at the moment
I loved my '05 636 Titanium. She was a beaut to look at too.
I bought one this year and i'm so happy, great bike ❤️❤️
I rode one of these a few months ago when my Ninja 1000sx was in for a service. First thing I noticed was how uncomfortable it was but after 5 minutes got used to it and for the next hour had a blast. This and the CBR600 are good value. I paid over £7000 for my GSXR600 new back in 2005! When you considered 1000cc bikes are now 20 grand plus and the new ZX4RR isn't that much cheaper either than one of these.
Yes completely agree, both these bikes are absolute bargains! Only a little more for one of these machines over a pretend A2 compatible bike!
Come to think of it my 2000 GSXR600K1 was also over £7000. 24 years ago 600s have only gone up just over 3 grand. Seriously thinking of getting one for track days and Sunday basts. Now if only Suzuki would bring back the GSXR600 for the same price.
I still own a 2005 ZX6R, is fun to ride as long as not in town at slow speed.
After recently buying another liter bike, and kind of regretting it. I do feel that the smaller displacement, lighter weight bikes are the way to go for the street.
More engaging, more smiles.
As Ive recently heard another RUclips motor Vlogger say. “It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow”
Still having my old 650 dual sport, It does put a bigger smile on my face taking that out versus the liter bike
I’ve had an r6 a gsxr600 and a gsxr750 but by far the zx6r is the best bike I ever had wish I didn’t sell it
I got a 2011 600 not the 636 and it has a map and it is so smooth and fantastic to ride. ive owned it for for 5 years and still puts a big smile on my face
Thanks to you and to El Chopsie for your videos. I enjoy them all. Used to live in the Costwolds 35 years ago and I loved riding all your roads. They are all special in their own way.❤
Just to date myself. Bought new in 1983 my first sport bike GpZ550A1 from George White Honda Kawasaki in Swindon. Tracy his daughter sold it to me Galaxy Silver. Thanks for all you do.
Had mine around a month now still running her in but already loving it can’t wait for the first service and then unleash the power
I have a veteran 93 zzr600, and I love it, doesn't even have abs 😂 fast enough for me, and dirt cheap to own. Nice to see they still make some without too much tech 😅
I've always had a soft spot for the ZX6, having owned one of the previous earlier models.
That machine was flawless and one of the quickest point-to-point machines I've owned, including some of the liter bikes I've had.
So glad to see this return.
Awesome job, Greg. Love it. ❤👍
I'm really loving the Chopsy/Greggorio combo, a refined 44Teeth I'd say. Don't forget your close up walkarounds of the bikes Greggo!
Riding a 500 for 4 months now, can’t wait to get a 636 next season. It sounds and look soooo good
I owned a 2004 fazer 600 when I was 21 and kept it until I was 39 and I loved it the garage I brought it from said it had the r6 map don’t know if it was true but it was a whole lot of fun and very flickable. These 600s are so much fun
I had a 2013 (I think) 636 and it was excellent. A remarkable bike. Superb.
Great review Greg!
I've got 3x 600cc bikes..
Zx6r,Gixxer,Daytona 675..
None of them has a blipper, ABS and so on.
And I don't miss it at all!
I'm the auto blipper 😂😂
The Daytona has a quick shifter which is great for track days.
My Gixxer is my daily with 80K miles on it and it's faultless..
You really don't need liter bikes to have fun. And they are plenty fast for the road.
They also use less tires, chains and brakes, more economical.
Loving Greg’s videos. The comparison reviews with you both are great but so are his solo ones 👍🏻
…near perfect road sports bike. So very welcome back 👍
A very fair assessment Greg, well done! Kawasaki just keep knocking out absolute bangers, this one is no exception. It's great to see that they still have passion for machines like this. Your enthusiasm for the bike demonstrates just how good it is 👍
So glad to see this review! I tried this bike in US a month ago as a part of a demo ride. I was very impressed and surprised even. I am riding 848 evo and love this aging horse, low end torque of it deals with traffic very nicely. On slower speeds zx6r felt very capable, exactly as you mentioned, I could not test it on the higher speeds though. Very engaging, dynamic and polished, as some fellow rider who sampled it joked: “it makes you want to do bad things”. 😂
Great review Greg, many thanks.
Just about to make a cuppa too. Good timing
One of the best channels on RUclips imho made better by the introduction of Gregorio to the masses 👍🏻 well done guy’s now carry on that man Caio for now tat ta 👍🏻
How refreshing.. a sports bike with minimal electronics, sophisticated engine and beautiful colour scheme.. great little revue and riding like it was meant to be. Criticism? Too flippin quiet
Couldn't agree more! Great bike
Well put!!
Chops rolling back the years at the end... Power!
MT-09-SP, This is what I have.
I’m old and my back hurts. Love Kwakas. Thinking……
Great bike I had 2006. Love it
Bought the silver/black version, love it. Had a zx10R before but that was mental and way more than i needed.
Nice one Greg , nice looking wee bike, more than enough for the roads as you say , your getting good at this talking to yourself riding 😁😁😁 Kawasaki has to be in the green .Great stuff Greg .👍
Thanks a lot Wattie, appreciated 👍👍
About bloody time 😂
Continuing to prove you’re a great add to the channel.
Greg is on par with Chopsy😊 that’s why they are pals 🏍️ 💪
Never wanted a sports bike, love its looks,I've been riding 51 years 😮 but appreciate that some people love them,
Looking forward to some scratching on the screamers just like the good old days! 🔥🔥👍👍
I sat on one at last years nec. My back went😂. My sportbike days are over.
Great stuff. The roll on test between the 2 bikes will be interesting. The zx6 looks to have way shorter gearing.
They're now great value. That's the surprise.
Same Chassis as my ZX10R-2008. Really fun bike!
i think if i had a bike with a blipper id probably disable it anyway, "up" quickshifters are fun and sound awesome but rev matching is part of riding a bike. Just my opinion of course.
I’ve got the 19 model…and love it
ECU remap and it runs some much better.
Am a real fan boy, of yester year, the ZX6R and I go way back. I had one of the first in the country in 1995. Had 6 others since.
If I lived in the UK now, this would have been my 7th!
ZX6R Not appropriate in Thailand!!! Cheers Greg, enjoyed that review
I agree but what about the zx 4 or 500 ?
Kinda disagree mate ,,, I own a 2022 ZX-6R in Thailand,.. I find it very usable for Thailand's roads, but I can say this is the maximum bike you CAN use in Thailand..... anything more than the ZX-6R is overkill indeed.
I been waiting for a review on this bike
Thank God Kawasaki is keeping the sportbike dream alive for us average joes!
Great bike and the induction roar sounds great
I wonder if Suzuki may reconsider reviving the GSXR 750. Surely, they could make it emissions compliant. They were great bikes, barely any heavier than 600's but with 30 extra BHP and a fair bit more torque.
Good review
I went from a Zx6r to Yamaha r6, then to a s1000rr. Having had them, I 100% agree that the middleweight sport bikes are the way to go. The liter bikes are too much and unusable on the road - kind of regret trading my r6 in for an s1000rr, which is crazy to say.
Looking forward to your comparison video. Very tempted to get either of the two bikes as my next purchase. I have a soft spot for the Kawasaki though.
Saving my pennies for the CBR hoping it comes to the USA
A glowing review from sporty Greg 👍🏻 I'm sure I read the gearing had been lowered, pick up is more important than a handful of mph above 150 ....especially on a 600 class.
Yes gearing is I would say perfect, really makes the most from the engine
When you consider how many people just ride these, no maintenance done and they outlast many other brands - it’s a no-brainer decision for the budget..!!
Tell me another brand ?
@@eduardoolivares9653 sure: - Ducati !!
750 would be awesome
Whatever happened to the 750 class!
Good to see proper super sports bikes back, would love one if the roads were not so crappy.
Ive got the 2002 ZX6R lovely bike, mine has 118bhp only 2 less than that one 😮
Better without a quick shift or down clipper in my opinion, I got a k5 Gsxr 1000 and it’s satisfying when braking hard and manually down blipping, especially when you get it just right 👌🏻 but I’m old school now I guess (56)
Great job with the review Greg. You’re on par with the main man now, a natural
Blimey thanks! Not sure about that but really appreciate your feedback 👍👍👍
Still riding my 1999 G2 T reg as my main road bike and it’s never let me down. Had some puncture issues over the 25 years of ownership but no complaints. I’ve had lots of bigger bikes piss past me over the years on a very straight road and then it takes determination to catch up but that’s life. That Tom boy a bit has been putting your intro music on her channel the clutch less Honda review sort her out mate 😂😂
Oh has she? Haha will check that out
Very nice machine, am actually considering switching out my super duke for one of these. Recently picked up a gs and the engines are similar so want to maybe switch out the v twin for a triple or i4 sport bike. Great video, keep it going!
I got better check this out..am still cruising wit my year 2000 cbr honda fireblade 929RR 70000 miles on the clock it still kickin a$$..i aint sellin it at all thats my baby
Nice little vid. I'm really glad they've made a comeback too. It makes sense as well with the 1000cc's being so expensive & bordering on unusable on the road now. However, for me it's the comfort or lack of that's the only but significant issue. I've had several supersports before & I struggled at times in my 20's with my wrists & shoulders so these would ruin me now. Although, never say never! If Suzuki bought the GSX-R 600 & preferably the 750 back, I would be very very tempted. Looking forward to the comparison with the CBR which has been selling really well apparently.
For someone to say the bike can handle the horrific surface of titchfield lane means the suspension is bloody good! I nearly lost my teeth on that road on my Rsv mille r 😂
You definitely need to take over this channel.
Now hang on let's not get carried away!
@@LambChopRides lol, you taught him well, I guess.
Come on Kawasaki... Give it a blipper!
I wish manufacturers were allowed to make bikes louder from the factory. The stock bikes are so quiet that a lot of younger riders overcompensate and get a comically loud exhaust, which borders on obnoxious when riding through residential areas. If bikes were louder from the factory I think a lot of people would be happy with a more moderate volume.
Very good point 👍
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Nice review Gregorio. Finally someone pronouncing it Ak-ra-pov-ic not Akropovitch!!
Link pipe and dyno tune these are awesome fun
Got a test ride of this bike recently, having never ridden a real sports bike before, and its got me questioning everything! If i didnt need a decent pillion seat, I'd have probably already traded my tracer 9 in for one 😅 so much fun to ride.
Yeah absolutely Ryan! Great fun arnt they 👍
I was interested in this review even though it's far too uncomfortable for my aged bones. Thanks Greg.
Only in my 50s so these are my bag. When I can’t ride these it will be the slide into a SUV bike but not yet please. Thank you for this great video. Tried a 1000 and I can’t ring the neck of one on the road or the track.
I've got a Kwak too (I've had 4). Always reliable & cheaper than Euro bikes.
Love my Aprilia RS660 extrema, low end grunt is tons of fun with the best audio.
Do those little cut outs that Kawi put on the side of the windscreen make a noticeable difference at motorway cruising speeds? I've noticed they do that to all their sport bikes and have always assumed it was to reduce wind buffeting but I've never heard it mentioned or discussed during a review, which is surprising.
@12:51 WAIT!? chopsy wasnt talking the entire video!? i just noticed...
Joking.
I’m interested in both the cbr600 and zx6r. But the price difference between the two here in Australia is massive. The Kawasaki is $18,000 brand new and the Honda is listed at $28,000!! That’s on point with a new BMW S1000rr.
That is crazy! The CBR is slightly cheaper in the UK 🤷♂️
my my . looks and sounds good.I had an 06 636 .wish i could have kept it but had a 1k as well so kept that.Its got a blipper on the downshift but has thottle cables.Hows that work?
I had a 2019 ZX6R and the powerband is very linear. It never hit a point in the RPM's where it went crazy, it pulled hard from 4,000 RPM's all the way to the redline ( I had a 2013 600RR HRC and about 10,000 RPM it had an extreme powersurge ) I put 27,000 miles on the ZX6R and it was still rock solid when I sold it last month and would have trusted it to ride it anywhere.. I sold it because I'm 51 years old and discovered i have Ulcerative Colitis about 6 months ago.. So there went my Supersport bike riding days 😞Oh well you can't stay young forever, but is does help if you can ride a Supersport 😉
Grateful for the insight George thanks very much. And sorry to hear about the condition, hopefully not put an end to all your riding 🙏
I miss the 750cc class. It was perfect, back in the day. The 600's are probably better than they were. My shoulders and back would not put up with the bar position. Thank you for the impression.
do you need a steering damper for this? As far as I see if the bike is in good condition it's not prone to wobble, tank slappers usually starts when one of the parts start to fail like the suspension, bearings or just wrong tyre pressure... but correct me if I'm wrong
I used to have an N reg ZX6R F2 a little bit nutty but could be utterly civilised as well, does this new one just go through the red line like it's not there, like my old one did. Howling ram air included in 2024?
Nice bike glad these supersports are still around. Can’t wait for the shootout comparo as the bike rags used to say 😊
Now we just need Suzuki back to the party, and Triumph to give us a new Daytona (a proper one)
Great video lovely motorbike.
Is it really a cable throttle or just a cable to the TPS? Which Honda do very successfully.
Remember it's a new bike.
I think Kawasaki did the right thing with this bike; keep the bike basic and keep it affordable.
Totally agree 👍
At last sensible bike that can be ridden and not swapped by electronics,, good money be hard to overlook ,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland,,
What’s the tank range on this zx6
We call early Sunday morning riding (2 wheel church) Ha Ha.
My 97 srad 600 is still more than enough for road use.
Above 6 grand its jail speeds generally.
The abs is a good thing on modern bikes (I also have 2020 KTM duke) but I wouldn’t really need anything else.
What’s your favourite 600 ?
I’ve only tried the ZX6R and the CBR600RR to be honest, but out of the two of these, I prefer the Kawasaki. It’s close though as the Honda is also very good. Cheers
I want one of these but the insurance quote was crazy high compared to a cbr650r
I really like your summary and looking forward to the comparison with the Honda. During the ride you didn't mention anything about the heat, would you say there isnt an issue? Also a few times you mentioned great bike for the road, would you say its not really suitable for the track? Cheers
Thanks a lot! There was no heat from the engine, including quite a bit of slow town riding so no issues there. As for a track bike, it would be absolutely ideal so if that’s your intended purpose, go for it. I was also impressed as to how good a road bike it was as well so, all in all, it’s very versatile 👍
I'm fairly sure the Scottish, Welsh and Irish Kawasaki dealerships will sell these too.
Thanks for the thought. Are you referring to the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland? If it’s the Republic, any idea of the price as will be in Euros? If Northern, do you have a view on the taxes as I thought leaving the EU had caused some complications? Thanks a lot
my 2025 is almost here 😎
A Blipper is a must for this kinda bike I’d say…at least for something in 2024
More features
More to pay
Then the crying starts, too...
Yeah definitely, if u dont know how to blip yourself 😂