i had the same zx6r.... 2019, same exact one.... having ridden a gsxr750, an r6, and a honda cbr 600 i dont think people realize just how special the zx6r is... It just simply does not feel like it has the same limitations as those other 600's... My zx6r felt really fast, it felt more like a 750 then it did a 600. It just blows my mind what Kawasaki was able to do with that 636 motor... It truly feels more powerful then it should... best 600, hands down... fantastic Showa suspension, and somehow those NISSIN calipers seem to work just as good as bremobs... Kawi really knocked it out of the park with this piece of kit!!
Thanks for the update Mark, have about 900 miles on my ‘19, loving it as well. Recently changed out the rubber valves for metal, using a TPM system for added safety.
A reviewer who mentions servicing costs ,which is very important when considering a bike purchase. Annual service on my Street TWIN £ 200 major £550 . Wish more reviewers would mention costs of ownership .
Great review Mark, did I detect maybe a hint at a possible sports tourer in a year or so. When you trade the 636 in. I love my 1000sx 2020 performance tourer by the way. Just clicked over 1000 miles.
Hi Mark never get tired of hearing this beauty still thinking about it but running Ducati Supersport s at present but would like one of these Probably look for clean used one plenty about looking forward to your reviews again as we come out of lockdown Roll on summer we itching to get out again
Hi mark amazing review great attention to detail... just a quick question im a total newb and i want to get the zx6r or the z900 i know they are conpletely different bikes which one would you recommend also i am 30 mature and very sensible lol
Hi I'd go for the z900 as a first bike You'll find the riding position much more learner friendly for your first couple of years to develop your skills ...the z650 Is probably a better bet sensible head but as long as you take it steady the z900 should be fine Good luck with your riding career Best regards mark
I love the bike but at 6’5” 250 lbs and 66 yrs I can’t be comfortable. If they made one with a sport level bars I’d have one. The motor is awesome !! Thnx as always !!
mark pulling you wouldn’t be worried by going to the 1000 that you would lose some of the fun on the road with a litre bike? I imagine with the 636 you can open it up and not be going crazy speed
@@theincrediblesulk5543 yes good point I've considered that alot ...I'll see how things go ...I do still enjoy half opening up 1000cc bikes on the road and just enjoying their bulging mid-range ...I never go that fast anyway ...I need my license too much but after reviewing the ninja 1000 it's just a dream to ride !! Watch this space all the best mark
Hi Mark If you do want to change the screen I would definitely recommend the powerbronze one that I got, Sussex based company great to deal with and a great fit. I got the dark tint and it looks fab 👍
Hi Mark. Thanks for the review. Huge fan.👍🏼👏🏼I have a question. What is the difference between KRT edition and the normal one? I am trying to buy one with low mileage, no luck yet. So can you tell me apart from colour what else is different between these two models? Thanks pal .
Hi Mark, great review. I have a 2002 ZX9R and have been pondering updating it to one of the latest sports bikes. I don’t think I need a litre 200 bhp bike, and I like the look of this. I’m 6 foot tall, do you think I’d be comfortable on it? I live near a Ducati dealer so I’m also tempted to try a Panigale V2, have you tried one of those?
Hi David you'd be fine at 6ft on this ..it's reasonably comfy for a sports bike...yes I've done 100 Mile's on a panigale 899 and tbh it's about the same comfort as my ninja ...it had a nice bar position as I recall :)
hello! have you also test driven an R6 before getting the Ninja? The zx6r is also my favorite, but to avoid regrets, I also wanna test ride an R6, but easier said than done cause there aint none in my area, only complete new ones where the dealer refuse to provide test rides. Kinda stuck between just getting the zx6r now or wait until I get my R6 test ride some time in the future
Hi I've ridden a few cbr600rr s. They handle amazing....build quality is first class ...not quite got the power and torque of the 636..but still a great second hand buy Cheers mark
Yeah new 636 is rly great, got about 1000miles on it. One thing i noticed though is that the quickshifter sometimes rly jerks you forward pretty good, especially in 1. to 2. gear. Is that something you have on yours aswell or is this something i could get fixed? Not that big of a deal though, but still annoying at times :)
Hi yes mine is exactly the same it's nothing wrong at all ...it's just that most quick shifters work best say 3-4 4-5 etc ..I don't tend to qs between 1 and 2 unless very gentle on the throttle All the best mark
I remember my blue ninja 600 1986 model. I loved that bike. I think it did 135 mph. At the time it was a cracker. I miss it. Great review my friend. They have come a long way in performance 👍
i think your bike must have been the gpz600r in blue in 1986 andy,my mate had a red one and yes they did about 135 mph and they had only 65 hp back then :)
@@markpulling12 hey Mark in Canada. It was called a Ninja 600 R. Not Gpz600. We are talking the liquid cooled motor right. My brother had the red one. North American market, they were called Ninjas
Look forward to your next review. I really do think your great at this you tube stuff. Not trying to give you a big head but keep up the great work my friend.
Hi Mark. Thanks again for the amazing review. I have a question. In your openion which bike is more suitable as a first bike between kawasaki zx6r and suzuki GSX S1000?
Hi I wouldn't really recommend either as a first bike ( doing my sensible thing on TH-cam now ) as they are both super fast and powerful 150+ mph ..but if you do you may get on better with the gsx because of it's riding position ,the zx636i is pure racer position which can be tricky when you are learning to ride ....other options would be ninjja 650 z650 sv 650 mt07 ....but as long as you go steady for the first few months and build up your skills you should be fine Good luck with your biking career 👍 Cheers mark
Hi James....well it's a sports bike so don't expect too much...you'll be having too much fun anyway But I did do a full day riding to Wales ,9 hours riding ,four stops and it was fine :) Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 nice one mark, my ZX6R P7F was stolen the other week but my insurance have been great. Thought I’d ask as I have a long ride back after picking it up.love your channel, your first review persuaded me to get this bike so much appreciated. Even the stock exhaust sounds great, hoping the Akra van has a bit more grunt.
@@markpulling12 Hi Mark, Thanks for the reply, I thought it would be. I had the 2020 last year but left the UK. Now I'm heading back but cant find one anywhere sadly. Damn Euro 5 regulations. If I can't find one I'm going to look at the Duke 890R and new MT09/SP. Have you ridden the Duke 890 or 890r? If so how do they compare with the MT09 SP that I saw you had reviewed?
@@Tripleb6036 hi no haven't tried the 890 but I've heard it's amazing ...a bike I'd definitely like to ride ...the zx636 is being discontinued so not many arround now ... the mt09 is stunning btw :)
@@markpulling12 Thanks for your replies Mark and apologies as I never check which account I'm replying from :D . Well the 890R improves on the 790 that I owned and really loved. Improvements to the brakes and tyres are very welcome as they were the only slight issues I had with the 790 but £10500 is not cheap. Its a tough choice as I do love a triple and at the price it is very tempting. Yes I hadn't kept my eye on Euro 5 being over here in the Philippines at the moment or I would have snapped up one of the last 2020 ZX6R's. I love supersports but don't particularly want to go to a 1000cc for road use. It's a shame the 600cc's are a dying breed as I find them perfect for the road. I'm not paying £12,000 for an R6 though :-0
You seem to like your Kawasakis Mark! You said you may swap it for something more comfortable in a year or so - got your eye on anything or are you going to keep it a secret? And maybe run a little competition for the viewers! 😉
@@theincrediblesulk5543 hi no problem.... don't get me wrong it's an amazing bike ...but I've owned alot of sports tourers in my time and they are ,for me at least, probably my favorite type of bike ....fast ,comfy ,massive mid-range ...happy to. Potter along at say 50/60 mph without weight on my wrists ..etc I'm 50 years old now so enjoy creature comforts and thrilling performance so my next bike is going to be along the lines of a ninja 1000 or maybe even a super naked watch this space ....but for now I'll enjoy the ninja all the best mark
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I bought my '19 636 after watching your earlier review and already have 15,000(!) KM on it now. Great bike.
Hi Mark. When you back review bikes. Hopefully you will do the all new 2021 zx10r
1 year on but only 2500 miles in. Haven’t had a bad day on it. Always puts a smile on my face.
Love it.
Thanks David yes same here ...every ride is brilliant :)
i had the same zx6r.... 2019, same exact one.... having ridden a gsxr750, an r6, and a honda cbr 600 i dont think people realize just how special the zx6r is... It just simply does not feel like it has the same limitations as those other 600's... My zx6r felt really fast, it felt more like a 750 then it did a 600. It just blows my mind what Kawasaki was able to do with that 636 motor... It truly feels more powerful then it should... best 600, hands down... fantastic Showa suspension, and somehow those NISSIN calipers seem to work just as good as bremobs... Kawi really knocked it out of the park with this piece of kit!!
Definitely !! ...these are the best supersports 600 imo ... cheers mark
So tempted to get one of these next year. Thanks for the update as always.
instablaster...
Madly in love with my '17 636!
Thanks for the update Mark, have about 900 miles on my ‘19, loving it as well. Recently changed out the rubber valves for metal, using a TPM system for added safety.
A reviewer who mentions servicing costs ,which is very important when considering a bike purchase. Annual service on my Street TWIN £ 200 major £550 . Wish more reviewers would mention costs of ownership .
Excellent review Mark. If you had to choose between a 2020 Ninja 1000SX (which you previously tested) and your Ninja 636, which one would you go for ?
Hi doug ...hard choice but it would have to be the ninja 1000...just does everything so well :)
Great review Mark, did I detect maybe a hint at a possible sports tourer in a year or so.
When you trade the 636 in.
I love my 1000sx 2020 performance tourer by the way.
Just clicked over 1000 miles.
Haha yes Shaun ! ( Wink)
Hi Mark never get tired of hearing this beauty still thinking about it but running Ducati Supersport s at present but would like one of these
Probably look for clean used one plenty about looking forward to your reviews again as we come out of lockdown
Roll on summer we itching to get out again
Yep not long now nigel .... dealerships open from 12th april I believe cheers mark
Hi mark amazing review great attention to detail... just a quick question im a total newb and i want to get the zx6r or the z900 i know they are conpletely different bikes which one would you recommend also i am 30 mature and very sensible lol
Hi I'd go for the z900 as a first bike
You'll find the riding position much more learner friendly for your first couple of years to develop your skills ...the z650 Is probably a better bet sensible head but as long as you take it steady the z900 should be fine
Good luck with your riding career
Best regards mark
I love the bike but at 6’5” 250 lbs and 66 yrs I can’t be comfortable.
If they made one with a sport level bars I’d have one. The motor is awesome !! Thnx as always !!
Yes agreed ...it is a bit heavy on the wrists ..maybe a ninja 1000 for me next ! :)
mark pulling you wouldn’t be worried by going to the 1000 that you would lose some of the fun on the road with a litre bike? I imagine with the 636 you can open it up and not be going crazy speed
@@theincrediblesulk5543 yes good point I've considered that alot ...I'll see how things go ...I do still enjoy half opening up 1000cc bikes on the road and just enjoying their bulging mid-range ...I never go that fast anyway ...I need my license too much but after reviewing the ninja 1000 it's just a dream to ride !! Watch this space all the best mark
Motor intoxicating...................remember the sound of the V10’s & 12’s in F-1 ??
Rather have the 636 - you can use all of it. Push the 1000 the same way - in jail or dead
Hi Mark nice video, I am also a Kawasaki rider ZZR1400 best bikes around the kawas
nice one leon ..i owned a 2011 zzr1400 a while back ...what a bike :)
Great video Mark what a beautiful bike
Thanks Matt
Good review mark👍
Thanks glad you liked it Demetrius :)
Another great review. Thank you. Always loved the 636, never ridden one. Would it be too small in your opinion for someone just over 6 feet tall?
Hi mark no it would be ok....my mate has ridden it a few times and he is 6ft 2 .... cheers :)
I'm 6'1" and fit perfect on my 2020 636
Great update, what an amazing motorcycle!
Another great video. Looks fast & Fun 😊. 👍
Does this put a smile on your face? Why do sport bikes not seem as nimble as the more upright lightweight bikes with a wider handle bar?
It's exactly that the wider bars give you more leverage and more flick ability :)
Lovely bike Mark, thanks for the great reviews and keep up the good work. A.J
Thanks aj all the best mark
Hi Mark
If you do want to change the screen I would definitely recommend the powerbronze one that I got, Sussex based company great to deal with and a great fit. I got the dark tint and it looks fab 👍
Yes thanks Glen I've known about powerbronze for years ...there is also skidmarx in Weymouth Dorset all nice local companies :)
Good review mark, I’ve just put a Yoshimura exhaust on mine! It looks a different bike! Take care
Yes the yosh can looks lovely and not too loud I think cheers mark
Hi Mark. Thanks for the review. Huge fan.👍🏼👏🏼I have a question.
What is the difference between KRT edition and the normal one? I am trying to buy one with low mileage, no luck yet. So can you tell me apart from colour what else is different between these two models? Thanks pal .
Hi there isn't any difference apart from the colour 🙂
Cheers mark
Hi! Love your videos. Is the height of a zx6r the same with the height of a ninja z650?
Hi adeeb ....no it's much taller ...the ninja 650 is quite a low seat height
Best mark
just bought the 2020 Z650, not sure to upgrade to the Z900 or the 636 when i get on my opens. both lovely bikes.
How is the z650? Any issues?
I gotta get one of those!
Hi Mark, great review. I have a 2002 ZX9R and have been pondering updating it to one of the latest sports bikes. I don’t think I need a litre 200 bhp bike, and I like the look of this. I’m 6 foot tall, do you think I’d be comfortable on it? I live near a Ducati dealer so I’m also tempted to try a Panigale V2, have you tried one of those?
Hi David you'd be fine at 6ft on this ..it's reasonably comfy for a sports bike...yes I've done 100 Mile's on a panigale 899 and tbh it's about the same comfort as my ninja ...it had a nice bar position as I recall :)
mark pulling thanks
hello! have you also test driven an R6 before getting the Ninja? The zx6r is also my favorite, but to avoid regrets, I also wanna test ride an R6, but easier said than done cause there aint none in my area, only complete new ones where the dealer refuse to provide test rides. Kinda stuck between just getting the zx6r now or wait until I get my R6 test ride some time in the future
Yes see my review :)
Hey MP, I put the Michelin Power 5’s front and rear on my Ninja 650. Amazing grip. Give them a look mate 💪🏼🤙🏼
Thanks Tom I'll look into them ! :)
Lovely looking bike definitely want to try one. Have you A/Bd against the Honda cbr600rr.. any thoughts on that bike?
Hi I've ridden a few cbr600rr s. They handle amazing....build quality is first class ...not quite got the power and torque of the 636..but still a great second hand buy
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 great stuff thanks
Yeah new 636 is rly great, got about 1000miles on it. One thing i noticed though is that the quickshifter sometimes rly jerks you forward pretty good, especially in 1. to 2. gear.
Is that something you have on yours aswell or is this something i could get fixed? Not that big of a deal though, but still annoying at times :)
Hi yes mine is exactly the same it's nothing wrong at all ...it's just that most quick shifters work best say 3-4 4-5 etc ..I don't tend to qs between 1 and 2 unless very gentle on the throttle All the best mark
hi mark cool review as always .my go pro has just gone tits up.noticed camera on mirror ,looking for something cheaper,what is it and is ok? thanks
Hi reg the camera on the mirror is just a cheapie campark from amazon...but if you can afford it go for a akaso v50 they are great value :)
@@markpulling12 ok thanks mark
I remember my blue ninja 600 1986 model. I loved that bike. I think it did 135 mph. At the time it was a cracker. I miss it. Great review my friend. They have come a long way in performance 👍
i think your bike must have been the gpz600r in blue in 1986 andy,my mate had a red one and yes they did about 135 mph and they had only 65 hp back then :)
@@markpulling12 hey Mark in Canada. It was called a Ninja 600 R. Not Gpz600. We are talking the liquid cooled motor right. My brother had the red one. North American market, they were called Ninjas
@@andycrawley8276 yes Andy the liquid cooled one :)
Yes great bike in the 80s was my dream ! All the best mark
Look forward to your next review. I really do think your great at this you tube stuff. Not trying to give you a big head but keep up the great work my friend.
Hey Mark, I just bought a brand new 2019 ZX10R ABS KRT. I’m a little scared 🤪
Hi Mark. Thanks again for the amazing review. I have a question.
In your openion which bike is more suitable as a first bike between kawasaki zx6r and suzuki GSX S1000?
Hi I wouldn't really recommend either as a first bike ( doing my sensible thing on TH-cam now ) as they are both super fast and powerful 150+ mph ..but if you do you may get on better with the gsx because of it's riding position ,the zx636i is pure racer position which can be tricky when you are learning to ride ....other options would be ninjja 650 z650 sv 650 mt07 ....but as long as you go steady for the first few months and build up your skills you should be fine
Good luck with your biking career 👍
Cheers mark
How you finding long distance I’m going to pick mine up tomorrow. I’ve heard the seat isn’t too comfy
Hi James....well it's a sports bike so don't expect too much...you'll be having too much fun anyway
But I did do a full day riding to Wales ,9 hours riding ,four stops and it was fine :)
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 nice one mark, my ZX6R P7F was stolen the other week but my insurance have been great. Thought I’d ask as I have a long ride back after picking it up.love your channel, your first review persuaded me to get this bike so much appreciated. Even the stock exhaust sounds great, hoping the Akra van has a bit more grunt.
A lot of pressure on your wrist ?
Looks and is a mega bike. That exhaust just has to go though. Great reviews.
Cheers Callum !
Can the zx 636 be made more comfortable by fitting raised handlebars
Hi Jeff I'm sure there is some conversion you can do to put raised bars on it ....you'll have to have a google search cheers mark
Is the one now at Bournemouth Kawasaki? I’ve just enquired with them about it
Yes David it was mine ! :)
@@markpulling12 Hi Mark, Thanks for the reply, I thought it would be. I had the 2020 last year but left the UK. Now I'm heading back but cant find one anywhere sadly. Damn Euro 5 regulations. If I can't find one I'm going to look at the Duke 890R and new MT09/SP. Have you ridden the Duke 890 or 890r? If so how do they compare with the MT09 SP that I saw you had reviewed?
@@Tripleb6036 hi no haven't tried the 890 but I've heard it's amazing ...a bike I'd definitely like to ride ...the zx636 is being discontinued so not many arround now ... the mt09 is stunning btw :)
@@markpulling12 Thanks for your replies Mark and apologies as I never check which account I'm replying from :D . Well the 890R improves on the 790 that I owned and really loved. Improvements to the brakes and tyres are very welcome as they were the only slight issues I had with the 790 but £10500 is not cheap. Its a tough choice as I do love a triple and at the price it is very tempting.
Yes I hadn't kept my eye on Euro 5 being over here in the Philippines at the moment or I would have snapped up one of the last 2020 ZX6R's. I love supersports but don't particularly want to go to a 1000cc for road use. It's a shame the 600cc's are a dying breed as I find them perfect for the road. I'm not paying £12,000 for an R6 though :-0
It's a little beauty 👍🏁💚
You seem to like your Kawasakis Mark! You said you may swap it for something more comfortable in a year or so - got your eye on anything or are you going to keep it a secret? And maybe run a little competition for the viewers! 😉
Haha yes good idea Phil ...don't know yet maybe a super naked or sports / tourer watch this space :)
mark pulling can I ask the reason you want to change mark? Is it just too uncomfy to live with or lacking torque ?
@@theincrediblesulk5543 hi no problem.... don't get me wrong it's an amazing bike ...but I've owned alot of sports tourers in my time and they are ,for me at least, probably my favorite type of bike ....fast ,comfy ,massive mid-range ...happy to. Potter along at say 50/60 mph without weight on my wrists ..etc I'm 50 years old now so enjoy creature comforts and thrilling performance so my next bike is going to be along the lines of a ninja 1000 or maybe even a super naked watch this space ....but for now I'll enjoy the ninja all the best mark
Hey Mark, could you please do a review of the ktm duke 125? Thanks
That sounds like fun ,,I'll see if I can get hold of one :)
@@markpulling12 Alr thanks mate!
Any chance you can review the 2020 10R for us?
Hi I'll see if my Kawasaki dealer has one :). Thanks Mark
Does it have good acceleration?
This ninja will blow your mind with it's screaming 16 k rpm acceleration :)
I love this bike but they are much too uncomfortable for me to ride 😟
If only they put that engine in a naked bike...it would be awesome 😎
“It goes like absolute stink” ..... is that a good thing ? (I’m not British)
Hi John yes stink is a saying for very fast !! Lol :) all the best mark
I had a gpx600 nearly killed myself! I was ( and still am) a massive idiot