[GreenEnvy]

My reasons for going with the 6R over the F4:
-Performance, I love the way the 6R handles
-Comfort, the 6R is much more comfortable then the F4
-Looks, I like the dual headlights on the 6R, the fairings, and the green of course.

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2002 Green 6R
1986 Gixxer 7/11

 

[Poch]

The 2000 ZX-6R:
1. makes more power than the F4 and even the F4i. It's the F3 that can stand up to the ZX-6R;
2. is more comfortable;
3. even if you tip it over on its front to make it handle more lightly, it will do 240 kph without even a headshake.
4. Not everybody wants one, and not everybody should have one [^]

 

[StiCcKyFiNgAaZ]

how is the suspension? i read this about a 03 6r:

When I first started riding the twisties the suspension was bouncy in the rear. I also noticed some head shake on rougher roads or when accelerating on a rough exit. I tweaked and played with the settings and finally came up with:

Front: Preload--- 8 lines showing
Rebound--- 6 clicks
Compression-- 10 clicks
Rear: Preload--- 8.1mm thread showing above the collar
Rebound--- 6 turns out from fully in
Compression-- 6 turns out from fully in

This resulted in a more stable front end and not as much rear bounce at speed over rougher pavement. The bike felt much more stable under acceleration out of a turn, my transitions felt more in control, and the bike retained the sharp "turnability" on entrance. It seems to just want to fall over with ease in turns and I have not experienced anything but minor headshake on rough road, which I have no problem with. It also allowed me to slide out the rear more comfortably without the spongy feeling I got before. When I pick my line this bike sticks to it effortlessly. It just felt planted. My exits are much smoother and I couldn't be happier.

 

[Red6R]

Sticky-

Here's Motorcycle Online's Supersport Shootout for the 2000 model year. Ducati 748 v. Honda CBR600F4 v. Kawasaki ZX-6R v. Suzuki GSX-R600 v. Yamaha YZF-R6. Should I spoil the surprise? Nah, check it out.

http://motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/00_600s.html

/forum/uploads/red6r/0060028.jpg

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[Poch]

StiCcKyFiNgAaZ,

Admittedly the suspension and stock suspension settings are the letdown of the ZX6R as against the F4 -- Kawasaki can't seem to get that right. That can be refined with a little tweaking tho.

The '03 and the 2000-2002 models provide similarly stable platforms, but the latter are not as intimidating as the '03. Friendlier, so to speak.

If you want to put another perspective on your question, you might want to check out another MO shootout -- between the '01 ZX6R (which barely changed from the 2K model) and the Honda VFR:

http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mccompare/touring/01vfr6r.motml

Red6R: Is that the F4 I see running ... ahem ... 4th? [^]

 

[MeanGreenrr]

Why should I buy a 2000 ZX6R vs. a CBR600 F4?

You shouldn't... Having owned a '00 zx6r and a '99 f4 I will give you my honest opinions. Both are close in weight (within 6 or 7 pounds dry) but the f4 feels allot lighter and steering is allot quicker. The 6r seems bulky and the f4 is more narrow. Both are about the same in comfort the 6r does have a higher seat. I never had any suspension problems with either (the 03 is a different story). As for power I have seen many different dyno charts on both bikes none of which were alike. I think the f4 is definitely has more power and faster. The f4 seems to have more bottom end power with out sacrificing top end. I do like the front end with the dual headlights on the 6r better. And yes I do currently own a Kawasaki 2003 has been a big step-up. Now guys don't break my balls its just my opinion.

 

[Poch]

Interesting, MeanGreenrr -- between the two, which did you keep longer and why?

 

[MeanGreenrr]

I kept the 6r for about 9 months and still have the f4. I owned them both at the same time but sold the 6r because I liked the f4 allot more and one had to go. The day after I sold the 6r the transmission locked up and I mean locked up including the rear wheel while the guy was doing 60. He didn't wreck thank God!That made me allot happier I sold it.

 

[MeanGreenrr]

The 6r only had 5500 miles when I sold it.

 

[Poch]

Cool -- don't worry, I won't be flaming anybody.

StiCcKyFiNgAaZ -- I guess you know what this means, don't you? Get the '03! []

Nah, seriously, it's a matter of personal choice. As is oft-repeated in the 600cc shoot-outs, there is no bad bike in the class, and each will appeal to a different type of rider, the choice reflecting what the rider values more. Usability vs. a bad-ass rep, this headlight vs. that swing-arm, etc.

But after all the spec-comparing and question-asking, there remains an emotional component to motorcycling. For me, it came down to desire -- the others simply didn't do it for me. It may go that way for you too [^]

 

[StiCcKyFiNgAaZ]

Why should i buy a 2000 ZX6R vs. a CBR600 F4?

thanks

 

[aznridr]

pros
uhhh.....better than the F4...hands down...

cons
can't think of any, besides once you get one you can't stop riding it.

 

[Andy_7676]

i got my zx-6r beacause I like to be different and it was a tad more comfy for me...

I'm about 5'11" 200lbs...

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[micty]

Isn't the F4 also plagued by CCT problems? Or was that just the F4i?

 

[Grunt_99]

I like the 98-02 6R's a heck of a lot better than the F4. Never rode the F4i, but it's farily similar. But when comparing the 6R's to the F4, I found a big diff.

Handeling was about par, with tires being the biggest factor. Whatever one has better rubber will handle better. Comfort...about even. The F4 was WAY higher bars, it felt like a goldwing to me LOL, the rest is basically the same. I found the F4 to be slightly higher that the 6R. I could touch the ground better on the 6R...Might have more to do with the shape of the seat than the seat height...I'm a shortie The biggest thing was the power...it definatly did not pull as hard as the 6R. And the stock can barely lets out a peep at all.

The F4 doesn't do anythign wrong/bad at all, I'm not knocking it. I just enjoy the 6R more. Expect to pay more for the honda, all things being equal. That's hondas ace, reasale value.

 

[Andy_7676]

and the zx-6r has the best sound stock can IMHO...

you'd be surprised how many people ask me what kinda exhuast I'm running, and when I tell them it's stock, they look at me funny....

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[aznridr]

Originally posted by Andy_7676



you'd be surprised how many people ask me what kinda exhuast I'm running, and when I tell them it's stock, they look at me funny....

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I get asked that same question quite a bit too.

 

[StiCcKyFiNgAaZ]

what about carb icing?

 

[bladecutter]

Here's another reason to buy a 2000 ZX6R...

A single person with the proper tools can strip one down to a pile of parts ready to be sold off in under 10 hours time

BC.


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[aznridr]

Originally posted by StiCcKyFiNgAaZ

what about carb icing?

does that happen with bikes? I know it is common among carbed planes, but bikes?

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