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admin · 01-30-2009, 05:08 PM

A new-bike press introduction is kind of like a honeymoon. A nice hotel and an exotic location can't help but make your partner seem as sexy as possible.

Such as it was at the world press launch for Kawasaki's thoroughly updated ZX-6R. Riding the new Ninja around Japan's Autopolis circuit was like sex on wheels. It was difficult to find any fault with the ZX as we consummated the relationship at the fabulous race circuit.

But how would the '09 ZX-6R perform during the bumps and grind of street riding? And would major engine mods pay off once we strapped the Ninja to the dyno? Would the bloom fall off the rose?

The answers, in order, are: surprisingly well; yes; and no!

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supra4487 · 02-08-2009, 08:14 PM

i dont know about this new zx6r since the 07 08 was supposed to be the best and im not impressed.yes i love my kawii but need more power.it is a great starter bike but ive now advanced to wanting more performance.im not quite ready to commit to a 1000 only becouse i throw my 6 around way too much to change habits over night.im topping mines out at about 173 stock bone stock.ive only removed the exhaust butterfly and seen a bit more power on the bottom end.i would like to ride the new 6 just to see if its actually faster than mine.

mattszx600 · 06-11-2009, 03:41 PM

I love the o6 zx6

dailydose · 06-11-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mattszx600

I love the o6 zx6

awesome.

You managed to pull up an old post AND not stay on topic.

Welcome.

05NINJAWRATH · 06-11-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by supra4487

i dont know about this new zx6r since the 07 08 was supposed to be the best and im not impressed.yes i love my kawii but need more power.it is a great starter bike but ive now advanced to wanting more performance.im not quite ready to commit to a 1000 only becouse i throw my 6 around way too much to change habits over night.im topping mines out at about 173 stock bone stock.ive only removed the exhaust butterfly and seen a bit more power on the bottom end.i would like to ride the new 6 just to see if its actually faster than mine.

Actually, 07-08 is the worst year imo thats why the 09 is brand new from ground up and spanking all the other 600cc class according to magazine reviews and online reviews. IMO the 05-06 636 is the best zx6r made.

vvargas · 09-05-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 05NINJAWRATH

Actually, 07-08 is the worst year imo thats why the 09 is brand new from ground up and spanking all the other 600cc class according to magazine reviews and online reviews. IMO the 05-06 636 is the best zx6r made.

yup the 09 is the best bike i race yet! 07 -08 is not the worst but the 09 is better on street mode!.