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Hitcher
15th February 2005, 17:29
Here's an interesting read of a "new" Kawasaki model.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/14february05_zzr600.htm

What's the bet we don't see it here?

Oh that's right, I don't ride a Kawasaki anymore...
Coyote
15th February 2005, 17:35
Seems pretty good. I still prefur a ZX6RR :yeah:
Hitcher
15th February 2005, 17:41
Seems pretty good. I still prefur a ZX6RR
I think that that is Kawasaki's point -- this isn't a ZX6RR. They already make one of those...
Coyote
15th February 2005, 17:49
I think that that is Kawasaki's point -- this isn't a ZX6RR. They already make one of those...
Yeah, I said the ZZR seemed like a good bike, but I would still go for the ZX6RR
James Deuce
15th February 2005, 17:50
Perfect Banana replacement. Saving pennies now.
Joni
15th February 2005, 17:54
I like it Hitcher... my first bike was a Kawasaki, always had a little soft spot for them!
Skunk
15th February 2005, 18:37
Save more money by buying a 2002 ZX6R (636)! It's the same bike ain't it? :niceone:
Hitcher
15th February 2005, 20:10
Perfect Banana replacement. Saving pennies now.
Doing US$ conversions in my head, the pricing on these looks most reasonable. No mention of yellow as a colour option but...
bugjuice
15th February 2005, 20:17
Seems pretty good. I still prefur a ZX6RR :yeah:
why the RR when the R is better? dats why mine says R..
magnum
15th February 2005, 20:20
nice................. :spudbooge
2_SL0
15th February 2005, 20:36
why the RR when the R is better? dats why mine says R..

I agree the R is a better road bike. :wari:
Skunk
15th February 2005, 21:03
From what I've read the RR's are crap without all the race kit (which they're designed to have).
John
15th February 2005, 21:12
sweet I wanted to buy a ZZR after I got my full now I can get a spanking new 600 verson :2thumb:
Coldkiwi
16th February 2005, 11:39
interesting that they've maintained the same headlight arrangement as the 2000-2002 6R and 9R's. Looks quite good really.
Ninja51
16th February 2005, 11:49
.... always had a little soft spot for them!


ooh er !! Where's that then Joni? Sorry... can't believe I asked that! lol
jrandom
16th February 2005, 11:54
I would still go for the ZX6RR

That's because you're a feckless yoof who doesn't have to fold his creaky joints and beer belly into it every day and commute through traffic.
Ninja51
16th February 2005, 11:56
interesting that they've maintained the same headlight arrangement as the 2000-2002 6R and 9R's. Looks quite good really.

Yep! Same front fender too...same frame...same swing arm etc etc

Does look good though, but then I'm biased. But is it a parts bin special?
Ninja51
16th February 2005, 13:00
More details here: http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/zzr600.php
PSYCHO
16th February 2005, 13:02
Exchange rate = about $10,000.....hmmmm....gaurantee it'll be more than that.

I wonder if we'll see a ZZR900 in a year or two?
Biff
16th February 2005, 13:45
Nice bike - good review.

Jim2 why do you find banana yellow so a-pealing? Ho ho ho - get it?
'a - pealing'.

Has anyone seen my coat?
jrandom
16th February 2005, 13:56
Ho ho ho - get it? 'a - pealing'.

No. Are you implying that a banana works like a bell?
Biff
16th February 2005, 13:57
No. Are you implying that a banana works like a bell?

Could someone call me a taxi please?

All together now.......
Hitcher
16th February 2005, 16:26
Could someone call me a taxi please?

All together now.......
You're a taxi!!
Coyote
16th February 2005, 17:51
why the RR when the R is better? dats why mine says R..
RR is race spec :yeah:
Coyote
16th February 2005, 17:54
That's because you're a feckless yoof who doesn't have to fold his creaky joints and beer belly into it every day and commute through traffic.
Allthough, that will inevitably happen to me
bugjuice
16th February 2005, 18:00
RR is race spec :yeah:
I know, which is 599cc, but the R is 636cc, which is more power.. que Tim from Tool Time.. The R and RR is the same bike, apart from the R has 37cc extra bored out, everything else is the same. The only reason the RR is the race bike is cos you can't race a bike in the 600s if it's over 600cc.. But there's nothing to say what you can't do with the road going version..

http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/3881/4093/
hullfella
17th February 2007, 08:49
Hello All,

I've got the forementioned ZZR600, its exactly the same as a 01 ZX6, was gonna trade for a newer 600. After a few test rides, I changed my mind, all too small, head down arse up. Its a USA import and a bit of a novelty.
bistard
17th February 2007, 10:46
I know, which is 599cc, but the R is 636cc, which is more power.. que Tim from Tool Time.. The R and RR is the same bike, apart from the R has 37cc extra bored out, everything else is the same. The only reason the RR is the race bike is cos you can't race a bike in the 600s if it's over 600cc.. But there's nothing to say what you can't do with the road going version..

http://www.motorbikes.be/en/compare/3881/4093/

No you are very wrong!!,the RR model is quite different,engine is handbuilt,different cams,ignition box,adjustable fuel injection,comes with cd
even down to the frame has a welded lug for steering damper,thats why if you were to pay retail for an RR model,they are over $20000.oo