2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

celticbhoy

21st January 2009, 11:41

I happened to be in Motorad when they took delivery of the new one. Was in black and very very nice!

Coyote

21st January 2009, 11:54

The front looks a little better than the 10.

NinjaBoy

21st January 2009, 16:33

Why the side mounted exhaust ? I much prefer the under tail

hayd3n

21st January 2009, 17:16

Why the side mounted exhaust ? I much prefer the under tail

maybe coz its a fire hazard

hayd3n

21st January 2009, 17:17

hott!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lord Zod

22nd January 2009, 07:39

I like it but I'm ready to move up to 1000cc. I'd like to see what they've done with the ZX-10R for '09, it may change my decision about getting an '09 GSX-R1000.

prettybillie

22nd January 2009, 08:52

...it may change my decision about getting an '09 GSX-R1000.

Noooooooooooooo! We need to arrange an intervention!!!!!!

phoenixgtr

22nd January 2009, 09:09

Ugly. Not as bad as the 10, but ugly.

I'd have an 07 over that anyday. Infact I'd have an 05 over that. Much better looking. I don't care if it's slower

NZJONESY

22nd January 2009, 13:15

I like it but I'm ready to move up to 1000cc. I'd like to see what they've done with the ZX-10R for '09, it may change my decision about getting an '09 GSX-R1000.

I can probably find something on that ;)

ckai

22nd January 2009, 13:19

I like it but I'm ready to move up to 1000cc. I'd like to see what they've done with the ZX-10R for '09, it may change my decision about getting an '09 GSX-R1000.

Without doing any searching, wasn't the major overhaul done on the ZX-6R this year? So it's just a minor fiddle with the 10? I could be wrong.

discotex

22nd January 2009, 13:48

The front looks a little better than the 10.

Thank fuck they didn't copy the 10's indicators eh!

Personally I think it's a bit sad that they look so similar but the 6 did need some new clothes.

The 600rr and R6 still win hands down in the looks department tho.

fatzx10r

22nd January 2009, 14:32

steelestring

22nd January 2009, 15:32

It looks better with its clothes off....no dress sense eh? hmmmm But hey..... I am still loyal to my current girlfriend.:done:

discotex

22nd January 2009, 16:28

you guy's dont like the new 10's do ya. with a couple of mod's new pipe, tailtidy, new screen i think there a bad arse looking machine.... in black of corse. but hey im bias, and the indicator's are in your face which is what i like.

Actually I think it's kinda cool how ugly the 10 is. It's like the Hulk or something.

Sharing a garage with Icekiwi at the last MotoTT and his looked and sounded great..... Until he put the mirrors back on :lol:

NZJONESY

22nd January 2009, 18:16

Updated with test ride info and more 6R p0rn.

rachprice

22nd January 2009, 18:20

hmmm personally not really a fan but thats just the aesthetics

Scoot_6R

24th January 2009, 07:37

I did the Kawasaki UK new model course today and all I can say is that those new Showa forks are really simple to work on and give you a great feel when riding. I also saw how much weight it saved from last year 9KGS!!!! so its 191KG wet. They are an awesome bike to ride. Hopefully it can bring some Supersport wins all over the world.

carlosliu

24th January 2009, 07:45

Why the side mounted exhaust ? I much prefer the under tail

me too. Like the new front , but prefer the old under seat exhaust.

AlBundy

24th January 2009, 12:13

The new 6 seems to be doing ok in Portugals testing....

Would be good to see some green further up the field.

Dean

24th January 2009, 14:48

would love a zx6 for my next bike when i get my full i wonder how fast top speed this bike can go 260?

AlBundy

25th January 2009, 02:50

would love a zx6 for my next bike when i get my full i wonder how fast top speed this bike can go 260?

It's all academic unless you plan on racing it? If you want to be a straight line speedster, just get a ZX14 and be done with it...

unrealone

10th February 2009, 06:09

would love a zx6 for my next bike when i get my full i wonder how fast top speed this bike can go 260?

Sounds like you should stick to your GN250 for another couple years.. :banana:

icekiwi

10th February 2009, 16:07

Sharing a garage with Icekiwi at the last MotoTT and his looked and sounded great..... Until he put the mirrors back on :lol:

Yeah the mirrors are'nt that great,although it is a nice change to be able to see behind me with only a glance...anyway whats behind isnt important right....
Comparing the 08 10 with my 05 6rr I have to admit the 10 has really grown on me..dare I say it the 05 almost looks pregnant when theyre side by side....:bleh:

discotex

11th February 2009, 10:11

Yeah the mirrors are'nt that great,although it is a nice change to be able to see behind me with only a glance...anyway whats behind isnt important right....
Comparing the 08 10 with my 05 6rr I have to admit the 10 has really grown on me..dare I say it the 05 almost looks pregnant when theyre side by side....:bleh:

The new style is way more sleek and lean huh? I thought the 10 was funny looking in pics but like the blade it's way better in the flesh. Hoping the new R1 is the same!

The funny thing is we'll all be saying what a classic shape they were in 5 years.

JamesHD

11th February 2009, 18:56

Why the side mounted exhaust ? I much prefer the under tail

definetely. undertail is way better looking

unrealone

12th February 2009, 20:29

definetely. undertail is way better looking

Undertail is nice but side mounted can be done right... just none of them Japs seem to be doing it right - apart from maybe the R6.

JamesHD

12th February 2009, 20:32

Undertail is nice but side mounted can be done right... just know of them Japs seem to be doing it right - apart from maybe the R6.

yer. i guess at the end of the day it is personal preference.
when i think of an undertail exhaust... i picture either daytona 675 or '07 zx10, nice symmetrical exhausts. beauty at its finest.

ducatilover

12th February 2009, 22:14

claimed to have 132hp at the crank and weigh in at 157kg dry [yeah right....put the battery back in :shutup: ]
but i love it. was just reading a review on it in fastbikes mag :love:

discotex

13th February 2009, 16:24

yer. i guess at the end of the day it is personal preference.
when i think of an undertail exhaust... i picture either daytona 675 or '07 zx10, nice symmetrical exhausts. beauty at its finest.

Nah, *this* is an undertail exhaust:

http://z.about.com/d/motorcycles/1/7/1/Q/-/-/F4_1078RR_312_pipes.jpg

JamesHD

13th February 2009, 21:23

Nah, *this* is an undertail exhaust:

http://z.about.com/d/motorcycles/1/7/1/Q/-/-/F4_1078RR_312_pipes.jpg

damit, that is what i am going to picture from now on.. :drool:

gammaguy

13th February 2009, 21:48

Undertail is nice but side mounted can be done right... just none of them Japs seem to be doing it right - apart from maybe the R6.

why not have both??:whistle:

Big Dave

14th February 2009, 19:34

http://www.kiwirider.co.nz/zx6r/zx6r.html

my_r32

17th February 2009, 09:07

Theres no symmetry with a single side-mount exhaust, two would look better, but i'd still rather an underseat anyday........and the looks of a sexy '05:love: