Kawasaki ZX-6R (1998-1999)

This is my first bike and it's the best, very quick, handles like a dream and looks the biz. I'm very satisfied and recommend a Ninja to anyone from the beginner to a race nut.

Brill if you want a bike that's between a cbr and an r6 - the zx6r is for you. Fast roads no prob, knackered roads no prob if suspension is set right for you; mine are front pre load 5 lines comp, rebound 2 in from std. back pre load std comp, rebound 2 in from std P.S. I dont carry excess baggage - don't be fooled by those track settings. this set up is fine for me - turns in very fast and is not back breaking on long blasts. Love the sound, looks stunning, lets hope KAWASAKI don't stop making bikes like this with that other firm. zx12r next year!!!!!!!!!.

This is my first motorbike (used to have a moped!) since passing my test on a kawasaki ER-5. The bike is blindingly fast, with the induction roar at 7,000rpm being hypnotic! The bike handles well and is very comfortable to ride. Being 6'1" the bike is one of the most comfortable in the 600 range along with the Honda CBR. The bike is a great learning tool when you stay below the power band, when it then turns into a nutter's machine and you have to have your wits about you!. It's very responsive and a little gem to ride.

THIS IS MY SECOND BIKE AFTER A ZXR 400 SP. OBVIOUSLY THE SP WAS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT BEAST (VERY NARROW "2 STROKE" STYLE POWERBAND AND VERY UNCOMFORTABLE). THE ZX6R IN COMPARISON IS AN ARMCHAIR WITH EXCELLENT MIDRANGE AND AN EVEN BETTER TOP END RUSH. BASICALLY IT FEELS LIKE A ROLLS ROYCE AFTER THE HARSHNESS OF THE ZXR. THE ONLY THING I FIND THAT LETS IT DOWN ARE THE DUNLOP D204's. OBVIOUSLY WITH ONLY 1800 MILES I'M STILL ON THE ORIGINAL TYRES AND FIND THAT FEEDBACK IS A BIT VAGUE AND THEY'RE SHITE IN THE WET. APART FROM THAT, IT'S EXACTLY WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR IN A BIKE.

Lovely motorcycle, well built, but front brakes not up to the job. Can be difficult to get started when cold, otherwise totally reliable so far.

I love this bike. I had one problem the gears kept crunching when going down, so I adjusted the gear lever and all was well. I sometimes have a pillion and it doesn't really upset the bike to much. The bike is in pristine condition and has given me no real problems.

Likes. Handling, Colour ( green ), sound of the engine and exhaust system. Dislikes. NONE.

When I was looking for a sports 600, it was between the GSXR and the ZXR, The ZXR won on looks, and I'm glad I went for it, I like the riding position and power delivery, the induction niose on this bike is something else, the engine appears to be unbustable, finish isn't Honda quality, but its stood up well to all year round riding. Strengths: Looks, Engine. Weaknesses: Carb icing, Dunlops.

Being that this is the first bike I have owned since passing my test in 1998 I have to say I cannot fault it, great for beginners.