636 zx6r?

[Biggles08]

I don't know where you get those stats from but it certainly isn't 10kg lighter than the earlier models! The 03/04 was a stunning 389lbs tested! Very quick bikes.

What do you mean by older? 98? The 05 06 in most of the reviewers opinions' made the other bikes look bloody ugly. It was outrageously good looking and holds it's value in the market today on looks and engine alone actually. Just my opinion but the 09 looks bloody fugly I reckon, like a fucking stupid prey mantis, don't know what they were thinking.

03/04 ZX6R was widely criticized for it's on edge, hard and aggressive handling but the 05/06 if you remember absolutely blew everything away. I can't think of a single reviewer who didn't pick the 05 ZX6R and for 06 it was always a toss up between the new 06 R6 and the ZX6R.

The 07/08 model was regarded by most as going downhill for kawi. It had weak power, heavy tested weight and unfriendly gearing. The mid range of the 05/06 was mourned by many.

On paper.... The 09 model is still not as quick as the 05 06 in a straight line actually but it's close. The 05/06 is to date overall the fastest 600 tested so far, bar the 06 R6 in a few certain areas. By multiple reviewers it recorded stonking 10.3 quarter miles @ 137 and incredible roll on performance unmatched by anything yet... check out the stats. 09 ZX6R averaged 10.5@ 131 and close roll on stats.

You could say the extra 36cc's are cheating but it really works. The 09 is about the same in terms of straight line speed as the 03/04 with their mind blowing engines and light weight but the 05/06 then made record breaking 114@ rear wheel.

....Anyway, 600's are not about straight lines!!

Meh, I guess its all opinions at the end of the day but from my experience (having owned and loved an 04 ZX6R 636, 07 ZX6R and now my current 2010 ZX6R) I find the 2010 miles superior to any other model I have owned / ridden. Despite all the statistics in the world you will never convince me the 03/04 is as quick around a racetrack as a 2010 model. The latest in the line of 600cc from Kawasaki is mind numbingly good on the track and in the hands of an expert (such as Nick Cole) is near on unbeatable. Yes you are right in one point....600cc machines were never intended for riding in a straight line for long.

[superman]

Meh, I guess its all opinions at the end of the day but from my experience (having owned and loved an 04 ZX6R 636, 07 ZX6R and now my current 2010 ZX6R) I find the 2010 miles superior to any other model I have owned / ridden. Despite all the statistics in the world you will never convince me the 03/04 is as quick around a racetrack as a 2010 model. The latest in the line of 600cc from Kawasaki is mind numbingly good on the track and in the hands of an expert (such as Nick Cole) is near on unbeatable. Yes you are right in one point....600cc machines were never intended for riding in a straight line for long.

That makes me happy ,09 or newer is the one I want!

Especially if you put a race ecu/fuel mapper on with an aftermarket pipe.

Amazing these modern machines.

[racefactory]

Meh, I guess its all opinions at the end of the day but from my experience (having owned and loved an 04 ZX6R 636, 07 ZX6R and now my current 2010 ZX6R) I find the 2010 miles superior to any other model I have owned / ridden. Despite all the statistics in the world you will never convince me the 03/04 is as quick around a racetrack as a 2010 model. The latest in the line of 600cc from Kawasaki is mind numbingly good on the track and in the hands of an expert (such as Nick Cole) is near on unbeatable. Yes you are right in one point....600cc machines were never intended for riding in a straight line for long.

I never said around a race track mate, that's different and where all improvements in bikes collectively come out. They are not faster in straight lines, on the drag strip or roll on without modification.

[Biggles08]

I never said around a race track mate, that's different and where all improvements in bikes collectively come out. They are not faster in straight lines, on the drag strip or roll on without modification.

drag strip...sounds like a race scene to me

I understand your point... but to be fair, who buys a 600cc machine and then leaves it stock? With a couple of mods..ie exhaust, air filter...I'd hazzard a guess my 2010 ZX6R would indeed beat a similarly modified 03/04 ZX6R in a straight line and around some corners

hey...don't get me wrong, the 636 is a great bike, I loved mine to bits (Literally)...but its not fair comparing 2004 technology with 2010...not to mention a bit silly.