Kawasaki ZX-6R (2000-2002)

A very fast and confidence instilling machine. Annoying high-pitched engine tapping noise, not sure if this is a normal ZX6R trait but it is pissing me off (might need valve adj at 7500m service-will buy brand new next time). Otherwise, looks and feels great.

Battery died after 1 year due to alarm, Kawasaki would not replace under warranty because the bike had an alarm fitted. Paint coming off on grab rails. Apart from that everything about the bike is very good.

Love the bike to bits. I would recomend it to anyone. The only thing I dont like about it is the incredibly high service costs.

Scratch, tour, cruise - does the lot.

Awesome induction sound, Very Positive handling, on slightly toned down Performance Bike settings (better on bumpy lanes round near me) The low speed engine ticking from the cylinder head reed valves (yes true believe it or not) is a bit annoying, but only when I forget me earplugs.

First real sports bike owned, and I wouldn't change it for any other. Its as quick as you need it to be on the road and it is brilliant on the track. Handles very well, very forgiving, brakes are excellent and it is very comfortable. Only fault so far is that the paint seems a bit thin on the wheels, well it is on the yellow one.

Bad points: Back brake is crappenshite. Build quality is poor, fairing panels move apart and hard to get back in place. Lots of corrosion in the nooks and crannies, it's only been out in the bad weather a few times and then it was washed down. Good job it's not my only bike or I would get rid of it for this reason; I haven't got the time to meticulously wash a bike every time I use it. I seem to burn my boot heel onto the exhaust when I've got my toes on the footpegs. Good points. The engine and the handling are superb. Whether it's fast sweepers or bumby B roads, it's a blast. Went to Switzerland on it in June, covered 2500 miles in 6 days and felt fine on it, from long stretches on the peage to the hairpins on the mountain passes, the bike coped beautifully. Body felt fine but I got a sore ass, but I get that on every bike if I do more than a couple of hundred miles a day. For the performance and the price paid, it would be hard to beat.

Until I got the WP shock the bike handled well but got out of shape on bumpy roads. The new shock has transformed the bike. It was fitted by Wayne Lamb at WP near Louth who also set up the shock and forks to suit my weight, riding style etc. It has allowed an extra 10-20 mph round corners due to better grip and confidence. Highly recommended. Only problem is I'm now getting through tyres much too quickly.

Very fast with a great smooth engine and gearbox. Handling and front brakes are excellent. Controls are light and well placed. Changed tyres from standard 207's to Pilots Sports (never liked 207's), made bike feel much more stable with loads of grip. Back brake is like a wet sponge. Engine fluffiness under 3k rpm in first is a pain in town.

What a bike, I love it. The back brake is my only disappointment though, not very responsive. Luckily the front makes up for it. Handling ids out of this world, I'm on the edge of the tyres trusting every bit of the bike. Recommend it to everyone, good motorway muncher too.