I have a R7, best joke I have every ridden. Bigger even than the joke that is lack of R6 sales. Yet R7 has been a sales success for Yamaha. Sorry for your butthurt 😂
@@101BadBreathlol the R6 lacks sales because it’s been discontinued for street usage. I have nothing against the R7 but it doesn’t even compete with 600s. There’s a reason why used R6s with thousands of miles sell for more than the R7
@@ryanb6614 R7 was never meant to compete with a R6, Yamaha even said this. The R6 AND other supersports have been in sales decline for a long time, long before R6 discontinued for street... I am sure you have not been living under a rock so you should know this.
Love my 2024 ZX6R, much better value than the ZX4RR and hell of a lot more fun. I will say I wish Kawasaki had added an IMU, made the Quickshifter up/down and a slipper clutch.
Just got the 40th aniv ZX6R and bar position is terrible for streets so first mod is Heli bars that raise them 1.5 inches. Bike has lots of low end compared to other 600s and love the throw back colors!
I agree with a lot of what you've said. We'd all love an IMU and an electronic throttle set up, but realistically, it's not worth Kawasaki developing it as it'll make the bike too expensive. Ironically, a lot of the other supersport bikes that do have IMU's, etc, wouldn't get anywhere near the ZX6R on track.
@@brunocarmona4958 I would have cared if Triumph still sold the Daytona, bought one new 2013 and loved it, sold it 4 years later sadly for a literbike. I want back in to 600's and this is the only bike i feel comes close in terms of performance to the original Daytona. They're both great bikes , not feeling the upright position of the streettriple 765 RS though despite that bike being a smidge faster (wich doesn't really matter, i have a ZX10R now that's way faster than both) I want something less mental and this fits the bill.
I absolutely destroyed my shoulder in an accident and now I can't ride anything with super sport ergonomics anymore but my God do I love everything about these bikes. Great review man!
sometimes the line between a sale pitch and consumer advice can be blurry when there is not much of anything bad to say about a machine, but i get what you mean.
I love my '13 zx6, I'd love a new one but I just can't kill the one I have, such a good track bike and street bike too. If k could only have one bike it would be my Zx6r
@@leftspeaker2000 the RRP of the 600RR here is really insane, AND we can only get the LAMS detuned 650 - Honda really shot themselves in the foot there. Currently tossing up between a ZX-4RR and 6R, currently leaning towards the 4 because that decision might save my life and license, haha
Anyone know where to search online for tracks like these? I live in Maine and all i can find are dirt bike tracks. Id love to find a spot where i can go and do laps every once a while
All that tech gives you a false sense of security. If you NEED all that tech, you need to practice and hone your skills. I’m glad they kept it simple and that they even bothered to refresh and update the 600 class. If you want lean sensitive abs and all that extra just get a European liter bike….
I have ridden at the Ridge many times, but prior to the chicane they added on the front straight; even at my meager pace, hitting turn one at speed was "exciting". Excellent and relevant review!
nice and honest review man. im planning on getting thjis next spring. i feel alot of reviews on the 600 tend to tell people to stray from it and get a 400 cause u not gonna do much. alot of reviewers tend to be gate keeping when it comes to 600cc and up.
If actually want to become a good rider you’ll start on a smaller bike like a ninja 400. Don’t fool yourself. Or if straight lines is your thing get a liter bike
This is resurgence of the class, Thanks to Kawasaki, Honda has brought the CBr600Rr and Yamaha r9 is coming, exciting times ahead....for sports bike lovers.
The track map does not tell how the elevation change the difficulty of this track dramatically.I still remember my first few laps on this track. I kept asking the same question: WTF am I?
This is the first video that I see someone commenting that the zx6r doesn't have the lap timer feature while the zx4rr does, is there any other function that it doesn't have? Does track panel mode exist? thanks for the content
If you want a proper 600 you better get like a 07 or 08. The new ones are neutered with emissions regulations. They don’t have that wicked top end like the old ones
They didn't make a 636cc zx6r from 2007-2013. The 07/08 zx6r lost around 10-15 rwhp from the 05/06 zx6r. 05/06 zx6r 636 also make about 20 more rwhp then any other 2007/2008 600 class bike. Every 600 class bike redlines at around the 13000-14500 rpm mark from 2003 to present day. Manufacturers didn't lower the level of rpm for emission regulations, they limited power by changing the ecu mapping, controlling how open the throttle body position is. Even though your wrist is fully twisted at higher rpm the ecu tells the throttle body to only open 70% or what ever the manufacturer has decided. This can be fairly easy to negate by getting an ecu flash. They are making crazy power gains after a simple ecu flash with most new era bikes. The new zx10r can make over 30hp with just an ecu flash, which is insane.
Supposedly Suzuki has a GSX8S sportbike version possibly coming out like Yamahas R7 and the same from Honda for the Hornet motor supposedly. I wouldn't be surprised if multiplatforming the Parallel twin motors is the new way for manufacturers like they used to back in the day to cut costs. I'm really hoping Yamaha comes out with the R9 though......... That'd be the true 600 replacement for the street imo.
Soon, there is going to be the rapture. It's when there will be trumpet sounds, and after the trumpet sounds, God will lift his people from here. Also, God said people should be living by the Bible. Amen, and God bless you. * John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life".
@@vigilant.Actually, it looks like they sorted out their oil leak problems, turns out they're pretty reliable nowadays, not on the same level as a japanese bike, but those are unbreakable anyways.
It's important to remember to start with a bike that has 15-25 BHP for your first bike. It would help if you learned how to ride and understand how they operate, and once you're skilled enough and can respect yourself and the bike, you can go for a bike with 80 BHP, 100 BHP, or more. I've noticed many comments suggesting a 300-400 cc bike for a first bike, and while it's possible to start with a 300-400 cc bike, handling the power of a 100cc, 150cc, or 250cc bike is actually better than a 300-400 cc bike as a first bike.
Yamaha killed themselves getting rid of the r6. The r7 is a joke
I have the R7, and I can attest, it’s a nice little joke in the bike world.
I have a R7, best joke I have every ridden. Bigger even than the joke that is lack of R6 sales. Yet R7 has been a sales success for Yamaha. Sorry for your butthurt 😂
@@101BadBreathlol the R6 lacks sales because it’s been discontinued for street usage. I have nothing against the R7 but it doesn’t even compete with 600s.
There’s a reason why used R6s with thousands of miles sell for more than the R7
@@ryanb6614 R7 was never meant to compete with a R6, Yamaha even said this. The R6 AND other supersports have been in sales decline for a long time, long before R6 discontinued for street... I am sure you have not been living under a rock so you should know this.
Ride anything else but yamaha.
Why aren’t you using the quick shifter?
Seriously I'm just came here to ask the same question? 😂
and does it comes with up and down...?
just up
Revive the 600s!!!
Really agree with your comments about traction control. I'm out there to have fun, not break track lap records. Great review by the way!
Love my 2024 ZX6R, much better value than the ZX4RR and hell of a lot more fun. I will say I wish Kawasaki had added an IMU, made the Quickshifter up/down and a slipper clutch.
So it has already quickshifter by default yes ?
First time rider here and had my 2023 ZX6R delivered on 12.23.23 Love it.
I am interested to know about maintenance cost for 2024 ZX 6R
I have decided to go for the 6R as my first bike. Is my decision right?
@@mohammadzubair5456just be disciplined on your throttle bro , you’ll be fine
How the he'll did you convince kawasaki to fly you out to ride their new bike?
Just got the 40th aniv ZX6R and bar position is terrible for streets so first mod is Heli bars that raise them 1.5 inches. Bike has lots of low end compared to other 600s and love the throw back colors!
I agree with a lot of what you've said. We'd all love an IMU and an electronic throttle set up, but realistically, it's not worth Kawasaki developing it as it'll make the bike too expensive. Ironically, a lot of the other supersport bikes that do have IMU's, etc, wouldn't get anywhere near the ZX6R on track.
The ZX6R can't keep up with a Triumph 765RS on track, even less on the road
@@brunocarmona4958 I would have cared if Triumph still sold the Daytona, bought one new 2013 and loved it, sold it 4 years later sadly for a literbike. I want back in to 600's and this is the only bike i feel comes close in terms of performance to the original Daytona. They're both great bikes , not feeling the upright position of the streettriple 765 RS though despite that bike being a smidge faster (wich doesn't really matter, i have a ZX10R now that's way faster than both) I want something less mental and this fits the bill.
I absolutely destroyed my shoulder in an accident and now I can't ride anything with super sport ergonomics anymore but my God do I love everything about these bikes. Great review man!
I have a bad rotator. The z900rs is a great ergo retro seat. I just can't hold on !! Ha
There's no imu on the bike, TC will not save you on corners/lean angles
Doesnt that come with a quick shifter? Didnt it work? Looked like you were closing the throttle when upshifting.
I heard the new models lag slightly when using the quick shifter but tunes can fix that easy
GLAD WE GET ALEX BACK ON THE TRACK, Love watching him Race......WISH HE WASNT SELLING PRODUCT.. MAYBE NEXT TIME? ....
sometimes the line between a sale pitch and consumer advice can be blurry when there is not much of anything bad to say about a machine, but i get what you mean.
He’s reviewing a bike lol…
Specs at website says bi-directional quick shifter (up and down) for the KRT version
tank grips should be standard or at least a factory option in this kind of bike.
Easy enough to buy aftermarket .not an issue. Or see dealer options manual. Oem .
I love my '13 zx6, I'd love a new one but I just can't kill the one I have, such a good track bike and street bike too. If k could only have one bike it would be my Zx6r
Brrooooo. The quickshifterrr 😢😢😢 you're driving that bike wrong 🤣
600cc wouldn't be a dying class if they didn't cost as much as a liter bike.
At least in Australia zx10 is an extra 10k. CBR 600RR is cost of a zx10 here
@@leftspeaker2000 the RRP of the 600RR here is really insane, AND we can only get the LAMS detuned 650 - Honda really shot themselves in the foot there. Currently tossing up between a ZX-4RR and 6R, currently leaning towards the 4 because that decision might save my life and license, haha
I'm so torn between the 24' CBR 600RR and this Ninja ZX6R lol. Might just have to flip a coin for it.
Nothing says Get out of my way! like riding with the high-beams on 😅 Great review 😃👍
Anyone know where to search online for tracks like these? I live in Maine and all i can find are dirt bike tracks. Id love to find a spot where i can go and do laps every once a while
All that tech gives you a false sense of security. If you NEED all that tech, you need to practice and hone your skills. I’m glad they kept it simple and that they even bothered to refresh and update the 600 class. If you want lean sensitive abs and all that extra just get a European liter bike….
Zero tech on ninja 400 or R7 will teach actual skills one can carry forward
A cheap chinese TFT screen looks really good? 🤣
What happened to people's taste?
No auto blipper for this day and age for this kind of bike, is a deal breaker for me
I have ridden at the Ridge many times, but prior to the chicane they added on the front straight; even at my meager pace, hitting turn one at speed was "exciting". Excellent and relevant review!
Weird seeing mirrors on at a track day.
Kudos to kawasaki for keeping millions of riders dreams alive
nice and honest review man. im planning on getting thjis next spring. i feel alot of reviews on the 600 tend to tell people to stray from it and get a 400 cause u not gonna do much. alot of reviewers tend to be gate keeping when it comes to 600cc and up.
If actually want to become a good rider you’ll start on a smaller bike like a ninja 400. Don’t fool yourself. Or if straight lines is your thing get a liter bike
400 is great even for experienced riders
If you’re a beginner start on a 300-400. Year or 2 later, or when you’re comfortable get a 600
@@ryanb6614 regardless of what you think, a ninja 400 is great for even experienced riders
Zx10r bike the my dream
Yea! This maybe the end of the 4 cyl. Next year it might be a vertical twin.
Cant get over that god ugly exhaust pipe
This model has been restricted in the ecu map. The throttle map is not running 100% open in certain rev range. When you have the throttle fully open
Hello
This is resurgence of the class, Thanks to Kawasaki, Honda has brought the CBr600Rr and Yamaha r9 is coming, exciting times ahead....for sports bike lovers.
What about the shortened powerband. Was that mentioned? How does that affect the bike??
Kinda limits the top end, but u can have it fixed with an Ecu flash and (even better) with a flash AND a full exhaust
@@kalelfer5491 so with the ecu flash and a full exhaust would you consider this bike better then previous gen models??
Brake later and down shift faster into higher rpm's, engine braking is magic on a track
The track map does not tell how the elevation change the difficulty of this track dramatically.I still remember my first few laps on this track. I kept asking the same question: WTF am I?
Always consider the 636 because the 600 lacked a little oomph. Kinda sold on this model, would be nice to see CBR with a screen too
This is the first video that I see someone commenting that the zx6r doesn't have the lap timer feature while the zx4rr does, is there any other function that it doesn't have? Does track panel mode exist? thanks for the content
And yet Honda has a CBR600 available for 2024...
White color isn’t on their website
Only available in select countries. In Australia and many other oceanic countries only the KRT (green) version is available
ninja zx
I have this bike and it’s incredible. I plan to get it to the track 2024
less is best but i don't even have a machine but would get one if I had the means.
i just got a 2024 zx6r it was built the day before i bought it
I didn't think Seattle would have such a nice track
I love you so much zx10r bike 😘
Their website only has the black and white version. The green is 🔥
Not having the 6 axis for cost. Idk about that. Even the Yamaha MT09 has it and it’s the same price or less.
Naked are lower cost to produce...
If you want a proper 600 you better get like a 07 or 08. The new ones are neutered with emissions regulations. They don’t have that wicked top end like the old ones
They didn't make a 636cc zx6r from 2007-2013. The 07/08 zx6r lost around 10-15 rwhp from the 05/06 zx6r. 05/06 zx6r 636 also make about 20 more rwhp then any other 2007/2008 600 class bike. Every 600 class bike redlines at around the 13000-14500 rpm mark from 2003 to present day.
Manufacturers didn't lower the level of rpm for emission regulations, they limited power by changing the ecu mapping, controlling how open the throttle body position is. Even though your wrist is fully twisted at higher rpm the ecu tells the throttle body to only open 70% or what ever the manufacturer has decided.
This can be fairly easy to negate by getting an ecu flash. They are making crazy power gains after a simple ecu flash with most new era bikes. The new zx10r can make over 30hp with just an ecu flash, which is insane.
Still no ride by wire:(
Why did the new version lose HP⁉️
Restricted by emissions
You actually gain more HP than the previous gen once you tune it
@@mavricxx okay
@@mavricxx Really? aren't 2024's rpm restricted compared to the 2023?
Man I really don't know if I want this, the cbr650r or the zx4r
650s aren’t as powerful as 600s or 636. For the prices I’d recommend the zx6 no point in the zx4 it’s basically the same price
You see, I'm looking for a "slower" bike
But I've made up my mind, the 2024 black cbr650r is what I'm getting@@ryanb6614
I love bike
Supposedly Suzuki has a GSX8S sportbike version possibly coming out like Yamahas R7 and the same from Honda for the Hornet motor supposedly. I wouldn't be surprised if multiplatforming the Parallel twin motors is the new way for manufacturers like they used to back in the day to cut costs. I'm really hoping Yamaha comes out with the R9 though......... That'd be the true 600 replacement for the street imo.
Yeah disappointed that not heard anything about the R9 at Milan this November.
“Kawi is pouring their heart into the 600cc bike, and nobody else is”
Ok cbr600rr
Dude, honda hasn't released a new one since 2013...........doesn't really seem like "heart pouring"
@@tox5543 tf? Honda made a whole new 600 like 2 years ago
I only care about what makes it to freedom land 💯 😌
Soon, there is going to be the rapture. It's when there will be trumpet sounds, and after the trumpet sounds, God will lift his people from here. Also, God said people should be living by the Bible. Amen, and God bless you.
* John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life".
600 ⁉️ APRILIA has entered the chat 🤷🤷🤷
Reliability left the chat😂😂😂😂
@@vigilant.Actually, it looks like they sorted out their oil leak problems, turns out they're pretty reliable nowadays, not on the same level as a japanese bike, but those are unbreakable anyways.
I mean they even launch bikes that have a major engine issues that they know about...😅
It's important to remember to start with a bike that has 15-25 BHP for your first bike. It would help if you learned how to ride and understand how they operate, and once you're skilled enough and can respect yourself and the bike, you can go for a bike with 80 BHP, 100 BHP, or more.
I've noticed many comments suggesting a 300-400 cc bike for a first bike, and while it's possible to start with a 300-400 cc bike, handling the power of a 100cc, 150cc, or 250cc bike is actually better than a 300-400 cc bike as a first bike.
lol
I know americans love faired sportsbikes but let's face it, this is too little too late. A Triumph 765RS is better in every way
Actually naked bikes are outselling sport bikes in the U.S. in the last few years.
Completely false
I prolly just grab a GSX750R in America over both of these